Bills · HR 7217
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7217Commerce
SBIR Administrative Funding Act
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JAN 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are crucial for fostering innovation and economic growth by helping small businesses develop new technologies. By extending the authorization for administrative funding, the bill ensures the continued smooth operation and stability of these programs for another five years. This gives small businesses, and the federal agencies that support them, more certainty.
Increasing the administrative funding percentage slightly and, more importantly, requiring a portion of these funds to be transferred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) means the SBA will have more resources to effectively manage and improve the programs. This could lead to more efficient processing of applications and better support for participating businesses. Additionally, by emphasizing outreach to underserved populations and states with low SBIR awards, the bill aims to broaden participation in these programs, ensuring that more diverse small businesses across the country have the opportunity to innovate and contribute to the economy.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the authorization for federal agencies to use a portion of their SBIR and STTR funds for administrative costs from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2030.
This ensures the continued administrative support and stability for the vital SBIR and STTR programs for an additional five years.
PROVISION 02
Increases the allowed percentage of SBIR/STTR funds that agencies can use for administrative, oversight, and contract processing costs from 3 percent to 3.3 percent.
This provides agencies with slightly more resources to manage the growing complexity and demands of these important research and development programs.
PROVISION 03
Requires specific federal agencies (like DOD, DOE, HHS, NASA, NSF) to transfer at least 10 percent of their allocated administrative funds to the Small Business Administration (SBA) within two months of receiving their appropriations.
This provision directs more resources to the SBA, strengthening its capacity to oversee and administer the SBIR and STTR programs nationally.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that participating federal agencies may use a portion of their administrative funds for outreach and technical assistance to increase participation from underserved populations and states with historically low SBIR awards.
This promotes broader and more equitable access to federal research and development funding for a wider range of small businesses.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 22
Introduced in House
JAN 22
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7217
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2026
Last actionJan 22, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026
House BillHR 7217Commerce
SBIR Administrative Funding Act
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2026
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