H.R. 5100

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 2, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Williams of Texas

Table of contents

• SEC. 1. Extension of SBIR and STTR authority
• SEC. 2. Extension of SBIR and STTR programs and activities

SEC. 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" .