A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SBIR Administrative Funding Act," seeks to amend the Small Business Act. It aims to extend and modify assistance for administrative, oversight, and contract processing costs related to the SBIR and STTR programs. The legislation extends the deadline for these costs to September 30, 2030, and increases the percentage from 3 percent to 3.3 percent. Additionally, it establishes a process for transferring funds from specific departments to the Administrator to increase resources. Finally, the bill focuses on increasing the participation of underserved populations and specific States in these programs.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill increases administrative and oversight funding for the SBIR and STTR programs to better support small businesses.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill increases the administrative and technical assistance available to small business owners through the SBIR and STTR programs.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill increases administrative capacity for programs like SBIR and STTR which support scientific and technical innovation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Program Resources: By increasing the percentage from 3 percent to 3.3 percent and establishing a transfer of not less than 10 percent of funds from specific departments to the Administrator, the bill increases the resources of the Administration for administering SBIR and STR programs (Section 2(a)).
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Support for Underserved Populations and States: The bill allows Federal agencies to use funds to carry out policy directives and increase participation in States that have historically received a low level of SBIR awards (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restricted Fund Use: The bill explicitly states that funds transferred to the Administrator may not be used for or with respect to any program established under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(ii)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill increases administrative and oversight funding for the SBIR and STTR programs to better support small businesses. Is this likely to create jobs? — Increasing resources for SBIR and STTR programs can support small business innovation and job growth.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill increases the administrative and technical assistance available to small business owners through the SBIR and STTR programs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — By targeting underserved populations, the bill aims to provide more equitable access to federal small business resources.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill increases administrative capacity for programs like SBIR and STTR which support scientific and technical innovation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically directs resources toward increasing participation of underserved populations in federal programs.
- 1/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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