S 3971

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

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119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Bill 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, which provide competitive awards to small businesses for research and development. The bill aims to strengthen security reviews for award applicants, requiring agencies to assess security risks and provide clear reasons for denials. It also introduces strategic breakthrough allocations for critical technology areas, expands training requirements for acquisition workforce personnel, and establishes limits on the number of proposals small businesses can submit for Phase I and Phase II solicitations to reduce administrative burden. Finally, it focuses on improving Phase III award education and training for agency personnel.

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2026-04-13

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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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3/3/2026SenateVoice 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.
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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