Reported in House — H.R. 5100

Union Calendar No. 221

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5100

[Report No. 119–265, Part I]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 2, 2025

Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Babin, and Ms. Lofgren) introduced the following bill; which was 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

September 10, 2025

Additional sponsors: Mr. Stauber, Mr. Meuser, Ms. Van Duyne, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Alford, Mr. LaLota, Mr. Finstad, Mr. Wied, Mr. Bresnahan, Mr. Jack, Mr. Downing, Ms. King-Hinds, Mr. Patronis, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Peters

September 10, 2025

Reported from the Committee on Small Business

September 10, 2025

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

A BILL

To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

Section 1. Extension of SBIR and STTR authority

(a) SBIR

Section 9(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(m)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.

(b) STTR

Section 9(n)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(n)(1)(A)) is amended by striking through fiscal year 2025 and inserting though fiscal year 2026.

Sec. 2. Extension of SBIR and STTR programs and activities

(a) Phase flexibility

Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(cc)) is amended by striking through 2025 and inserting through 2026.

(b) Commercialization readiness program for civilian agencies pilot program

Section 9(gg)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(gg)(7)) is amended by striking fiscal year 2025 and inserting fiscal year 2026.

(c) Accelerated awards

Section 9(hh)(2)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(hh)(2)(C)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.

(d) Phase 0 pilot program

Section 9(jj)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(jj)(7)) is amended by striking fiscal year 2025 and inserting fiscal year 2026.

(e) Administrative assistance

Section 9(mm)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(mm)(1)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.

(f) Increased minimum performance standards

Section 9(qq)(3)(I) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(qq)(3)(I)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.

(g) Commercialization assistance pilot programs

Section 9(uu)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(uu)(3)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.

(h) Due diligence program

Section 9(vv)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(vv)(3)(C)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.

(i) STTR participation of military research and educational institutions pilot program

Section 9(yy)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(yy)(2)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.

(j) Budget calculation pilot program

Section 9(zz)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(zz)(3)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.