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Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

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Overview

The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act reauthorizes and modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through 2031. It aims to strengthen the security review process for awards, requiring federal agencies to assess potential security risks posed by small businesses applying for funding. The bill also introduces strategic breakthrough allocations for critical technology areas, expands training for contracting officers, and includes provisions to streamline administrative processes and improve data collection related to these programs.

Key provisions

Requires federal agencies to evaluate the security risks of small businesses applying for SBIR and STTR awards.
Establishes a maximum number of proposals small businesses can submit per year for Phase I and Phase II solicitations.
Expands training requirements for agencies’ contracting officers and acquisition workforce regarding Phase III awards.
Creates strategic breakthrough allocations for critical technology areas, providing additional funding for promising small businesses.
Mandates a process for providing small businesses with a rationale if their application is denied for security reasons.
Updates the due diligence process for assessing cybersecurity practices and foreign ownership of small businesses.
Extends the authorization period for the SBIR and STTR programs through September 30, 2031.
Simplifies administrative procedures and improves data collection related to the SBIR and STTR programs.

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Legislative history

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Mar 16, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)

Mar 16, 2026House

Ms. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 17, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 17, 2026House

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

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, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)

Apr 2, 2026House

Presented to President.

Apr 2, 2026

Presented to President.

Apr 13, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-83.

Apr 13, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-83.

Apr 13, 2026

Signed by President.

Apr 13, 2026

Signed by President.

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3/3/2026SenateVoice vote
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)
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3/3/2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Mar 3, 2026SenateVoice vote
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)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Mar 3, 2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

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