What does Preamble of SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Small Business Administration to provide assistance with apply to SBIR and STTR programs to certain small business concerns, and for other purposes,' aims to require the Small Business Administration to provide assistance to small business concerns. The bill is referred to the Committee on Small Business, and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act do?

This bill is formally titled the SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act.

What does EXTENSION OF FAST PROGRAM. of SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act do?

This section amends Section 34(i) of the Small Business Act. The amendment changes the date from 'September 30, 2005' to 'September 30, 2030'.

What does APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO BROADEN PARTICIPATION. of SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act do?

This section amends the Small Business Act to broaden participation in the SBIR and STTR programs. It expands the definition of assistance provided to small business concerns to include help applying to the SBIR and STTR programs. The Administration is required to modify policy directives to enhance outreach efforts to increase participation of individuals conducting research at minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions in both SBIR and STTR programs. These outreach efforts are intended to increase participation from States with historically low SBIR or STTR award levels.

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SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act

Last updated: 7/17/2025 · Introduced: 7/17/2025

Author: Kelly Morrison (D-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill extends the FAST program authorization until September 30, 2030.
It requires the Small Business Administration to provide application assistance to small businesses seeking SBIR and STTR program funding.
The bill mandates outreach efforts to increase participation in SBIR and STTR programs from minority institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, and states with low award levels.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6039(In Committee)Official page

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