H.R. 5100 · Passed House · Commerce

To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Roger Williams (R-TX)

What it does

• Reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research program through fiscal year 2026.
• Reauthorizes the Small Business Technology Transfer program and related pilot programs through the same date.
• Continues competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development with commercial potential.

Official summary

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs. The SBIR and STTR programs are administered by various federal agencies and provide competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.

Latest action

Sep 16, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship