S. 3971 Senate Commerce
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
BECAME LAW APR 13, 2026
Became Law on Apr 13, 2026.
- Senate Introduced in Senate Mar 3, 2026
- Senate Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. Mar 3, 2026
- Senate Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S752-756; text: CR S752-756) Mar 3, 2026
- Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Mar 4, 2026
- House Received in the House. Mar 4, 2026
- House Held at the desk. Mar 4, 2026
- House Ms. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Mar 16, 2026
- House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495) Mar 16, 2026
- House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971. Mar 16, 2026
- House At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. Mar 16, 2026
- House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546) Mar 17, 2026
- Senate Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89). Mar 17, 2026
- House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89). Mar 17, 2026
- House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Mar 17, 2026
- HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Mar 17, 2026
- SenatePresented to President. Apr 2, 2026
- SenateSigned by President. Apr 13, 2026
- Senate Latest actionBecame Public Law No: 119-83. Apr 13, 2026
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Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAsiaChinaComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIntellectual propertyMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall Business AdministrationSmall businessSubversive activitiesTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercialization
Summary
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security ActThis bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies 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.)Specifically, the bill expands the requirements for federal agencies administering these programs to evaluate the security risks of the small businesses that apply for awards under the programs. If an agency denies an application for security reasons, the agency must provide the small business with the basis for such determination.Further, each agency must set a maximum number of proposals per fiscal year that a small business concern may submit in response to Phase I and Phase II solicitations.The bill expands the training requirements for agencies' contracting officers and acquisition workforce with respect to Phase III (commercialization of technologies) awards under the SBIR and STTR programs.The bill also establishes strategic breakthrough allocations for critical technology areas. These are additional Phase II SBIR and STTR awards to small businesses that demonstrate an effective technology and receive matching funds.
Summary as of: Passed Senate
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