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119th Congress · S. 3971 · Final

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 security reasons, the agency must provide the small business with the basis for such determination. Further, each agency must set a maximum number of proposals per fiscal year that a small business concern may submit in response to Phase I and Phase II solicitations. The act expands the training requirements for agencies' contracting officers and acquisition workforce with respect to Phase III (commercialization of technologies) awards under the SBIR and STTR programs. The act also establishes strategic breakthrough allocations for critical technology areas. These are additional Phase II SBIR and STTR awards to small businesses that demonstrate an effective technology and receive matching funds.

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SubjectsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAsiaChinaComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIntellectual propertyMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall Business AdministrationSmall businessSubversive activitiesTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercialization

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] · [R-IA] · E000295
    Rep-IA current · 2 terms · @SenJoniErnst · 5 district offices

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Leadership roles (3)

  • Senate Republican Conference Vice Chair · senate · 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03
  • Senate Republican Conference Vice Chair · senate · 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03
  • Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair · senate · 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03

Committee memberships (12)

  • Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Cybersecurity (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Emerging Threats and Capabilities (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Personnel (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Rural Development, Energy, and Credit (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 7 · site
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1 · site

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District offices (5)

  • 111 Seventh Ave. SE, Suite 480, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401 · 319-365-4504 · fax 319-365-4683 · 8am-5pm CT · 41.9731139,-91.6645212
  • 201 W. Second St., Suite 806, Davenport, IA, 52801 · 563-322-0677 · fax 563-322-0854 · 8am-5pm CT · 41.5213296,-90.5758645
  • 210 Walnut Street, Suite 733, 733 Federal Building, Des Moines, IA, 50309 · 515-284-4574 · fax 515-284-4937 · 41.5864152,-93.6201531
  • 320 Sixth Street, Suite 194, Federal Building, Sioux City, IA, 51101 · 712-252-1550 · fax 712-252-1638 · 42.4960349,-96.40757239999999
  • 2146 27 th Avenue, Suite 500, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 · 712-352-1167 · fax 712-352-0087 · 41.2357527,-95.8756275

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$6,954,692.63
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Cosponsors (1)

  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · [D-MA] · M000133 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-03 · original
    Dem-MA current · 23 terms · @SenMarkey · 2 district offices

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  • 2026-04-13PresidentE40000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-83.
  • 2026-04-13BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-83.
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    Signed by President.
  • 2026-04-13BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
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  • 2026-04-02President28000via Library of Congress
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  • 2026-03-17 15:44:53FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-03-17 15:44:52FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
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  • 2026-03-17 15:44:52Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
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  • 2026-03-17 15:37:37FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)
  • 2026-03-16 15:13:10FloorH37220via House floor actions
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2026-03-16 15:01:25FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971.
  • 2026-03-16 15:01:23FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)
  • 2026-03-16 15:01:04FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Ms. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2026-03-04 12:10:16FloorH15000via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  • 2026-03-04 12:05:29FloorH14000via House floor actions
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  • 2026-03-04Floorvia Senate
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  • 2026-03-03Floorvia Senate
    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)
  • 2026-03-03Floor17000via Library of Congress
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  • 2026-03-03IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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    Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
  • Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-03-19T03:23:25Z
    Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed SenateESS2026-03-04T12:43:33Z
    Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
  • Official Title as Introduced2026-03-04T12:35:47Z
    A bill to extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

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55 · 2026-03-03 · Passed Senate

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

This bill 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 bill 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 security reasons, the agency must provide the small business with the basis for such determination.

Further, each agency must set a maximum number of proposals per fiscal year that a small business concern may submit in response to Phase I and Phase II solicitations.

The bill expands the training requirements for agencies' contracting officers and acquisition workforce with respect to Phase III (commercialization of technologies) awards under the SBIR and STTR programs.

The bill also establishes strategic breakthrough allocations for critical technology areas. These are additional Phase II SBIR and STTR awards to small businesses that demonstrate an effective technology and receive matching funds.

49 · 2026-04-13 · Public Law

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 security reasons, the agency must provide the small business with the basis for such determination.

Further, each agency must set a maximum number of proposals per fiscal year that a small business concern may submit in response to Phase I and Phase II solicitations.

The act expands the training requirements for agencies' contracting officers and acquisition workforce with respect to Phase III (commercialization of technologies) awards under the SBIR and STTR programs.

The act also establishes strategic breakthrough allocations for critical technology areas. These are additional Phase II SBIR and STTR awards to small businesses that demonstrate an effective technology and receive matching funds.

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