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H.R. 8205 · HOUSE3d
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-138.
H.R. 1744 · HOUSE3d
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-137.
H.R. 952 · HOUSE2w
Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act
Became Public Law No: 119-135.
H.R. 7022 · HOUSE2w
Mystic Alerts Act
Became Public Law No: 119-136.
H.R. 1721 · HOUSE2w
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Became Public Law No: 119-127.
H.R. 4467 · HOUSE2w
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Became Public Law No: 119-132.
H.R. 837 · HOUSE2w
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Became Public Law No: 119-126.
H.R. 7831 · HOUSE2w
License to Drill Act
Became Public Law No: 119-134.
H.R. 227 · HOUSE2w
Clergy Act
Became Public Law No: 119-125.
H.R. 6380 · HOUSE2w
Chiricahua National Park Act
Became Public Law No: 119-133.
H.R. 2388 · HOUSE2w
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Became Public Law No: 119-128.
H.R. 2481 · HOUSE2w
Romance Scam Prevention Act
Became Public Law No: 119-129.
H.R. 4307 · HOUSE2w
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Became Public Law No: 119-131.
H.R. 3620 · HOUSE2w
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-130.
S. 2403 · SENATE3w
Retire through Ownership Act
Became Public Law No: 119-124.
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119th Congress · S. 3971 · Final

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

This act 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 act 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 act 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 act 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.

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SubjectsAdvanced 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
Sponsor
Joni Ernst, R-IA
2 terms · @SenJoniErnst
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260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-3254
Cosponsors (1)
  • Edward J. Markey, D-MAOriginal cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 3, 2026 · 23 terms · @SenMarkey
Actions (20)
  1. Apr 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-83.
  2. Apr 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-83.
  3. Apr 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  4. Apr 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  5. Apr 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  6. Apr 2, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  7. Mar 17, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. Mar 17, 2026 · via House floor actions
    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).
  9. Mar 17, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    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).
  10. Mar 17, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)
  11. Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    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.
  12. Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971.
  13. Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)
  14. Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Ms. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  15. Mar 4, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  16. Mar 4, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Received in the House.
  17. Mar 4, 2026 · via Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  18. Mar 3, 2026 · via 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)
  19. Mar 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
  20. Mar 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Policy areaCommerce
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