SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act
SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act
Plain Language Summary
# SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would extend pilot programs under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) initiatives. These are federal programs that provide grants and contracts to small businesses and research institutions to develop innovative technologies. By extending the pilots, the bill would continue testing new approaches to how these programs operate and distribute funding. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects small businesses, startups, and research institutions that participate in or compete for SBIR/STTR funding. These programs are administered through various federal agencies (like the Department of Defense and National Institutes of Health) and help small companies commercialize new technologies and innovations. **Current Status** HR 3851 was introduced by Rep.
Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) and is currently in committee. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
Latest Action
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.