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.

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SubjectsGovernment lending and loan guaranteesProduct development and innovationResearch and developmentSmall businessTechnology transfer and commercialization

Sponsor+

Roger Williams, R-TX-25

7 terms · @RepRWilliams

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2336 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4325 · 202-225-9896

Cosponsors (18)+

Nydia M. Velázquez, D-NY-7Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Sep 2, 2025 · 17 terms · @NydiaVelazquez
Brian Babin, R-TX-36Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Sep 2, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepBrianBabin
Zoe Lofgren, D-CA-18Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Sep 2, 2025 · 16 terms · @RepZoeLofgren
Pete Stauber, R-MN-8
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepPeteStauber
Daniel Meuser, R-PA-9
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepMeuser
Beth A. Van Duyne, R-TX-24
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBethVanDuyne
Jake Ellzey, R-TX-6
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepEllzey
Mark A. Alford, R-MO-4
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMarkAlford
Nicolas J. LaLota, R-NY-1
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLaLota
Brad Finstad, R-MN-1
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepFinstad
Tony Wied, R-WI-8
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepTonyWied
Robert P. Bresnahan Jr., R-PA-8
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 1 term · @RepBresnahan
Brian T. Jack, R-GA-3
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 1 term · @RepBrianJack
Troy B. Downing, R-MT-2
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 1 term · @reptroydowning
Kimberlyn K. King-Hinds, R-MP-0
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 1 term · @RepKimKingHinds
Jimmy T. Patronis Jr., R-FL-1
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 1 term
Derek L. Schmidt, R-KS-2
Co-sponsored Sep 8, 2025 · 1 term · @repderekschmidt
Scott H. Peters, D-CA-50
Co-sponsored Sep 9, 2025 · 7 terms · @RepScottPeters

Committees (3)+

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Senate Standing · Activity Sep 16, 2025
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
House Standing · Activity Sep 10, 2025
Small Business Committee
House Standing · Activity Sep 10, 2025

Actions (18)+

Sep 16, 2025 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sep 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4273)
Sep 15, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4273: 1)
Sep 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5100.
Sep 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4273)
Sep 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 221.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Sep 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-265, Part I.
Sep 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-265, Part I.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 2, 2025 · via House floor actions
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.
Sep 2, 2025 · via House floor actions
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.
Sep 2, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedSep 2, 2025

Policy areaCommerce

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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 143 (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas:H.R. 5100.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the UnitedStates.[Page H3758]

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