H.R. 5100 – Reading Mode

IIB

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5100

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 16, 2025

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

AN ACT

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

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.

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.

Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.

Kevin F. McCumber,

Clerk.