Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Latest action · Apr 13, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 3, 2026
- Passed SenateMar 3, 2026
- Passed HouseMar 17, 2026
- To the PresidentApr 2, 2026
- Became lawApr 13, 2026
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 89 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed345–41 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 3, 2026.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Mar 3, 2026 |
Actions 18
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 17, 2026Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
- Apr 13, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-83.
- Apr 13, 2026Signed by President.
- Apr 2, 2026Presented to President.
- Mar 17, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commerce.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Asia
- China
- Commerce
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Data collection, sharing, protection
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Intellectual property
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Performance measurement
- Public contracts and procurement
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Small business
- Small Business Administration
- Subversive activities
- Technology assessment
- Technology transfer and commercialization
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Mar 3, 2026Considered and Passed Senate
- Mar 3, 2026Engrossed in Senate
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