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Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

It became law on Apr 13, 2026.

US S 3971 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Became law
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Sponsors
2
Latest action
Apr 13, 2026

What it does

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…

Official summary · Public Law · Apr 13, 2026

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Apr 13, 2026

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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