SBIR Administrative Funding Act
To amend the Small Business Act to extend and modify the assistance for administrative, oversight, and contract processing costs for the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
HB7217 proposes to update the Small Business Act to extend and modify how administrative, oversight, and contract processing costs are funded for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs support small businesses in developing innovative technologies.
The bill aims to affect small businesses that participate in the SBIR and STTR programs by providing more stable and adequate funding for the administrative costs associated with these programs. This change is expected to help these businesses more effectively engage in research and development.
HB7217 was introduced on January 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for further consideration. The bill is currently in its initial stages of the legislative process.
