What does Preamble of Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980. The bill's purpose is to reauthorize the regional innovation program. The bill is referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026.

What does REAUTHORIZATION OF REGIONAL INNOVATION PROGRAM. of Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980. It modifies subsection (a) to include increasing access to capital for innovation-based businesses and defines 'venture development organization' to include direct financing, commercialization services, and entrepreneurial support. Subsection (b) changes 'strategies' to 'initiatives'. Paragraph (1) of subsection (c) now requires activities to be carried out and is subject to appropriations availability. The Federal cost share for activities under subsection (c) is capped at 50 percent, with a potential additional 40 percent based on regional needs. The Secretary is directed to conduct outreach to encourage participation in regional innovation initiatives, particularly in rural communities and areas with economic distress. Subsection (d)(4) is renamed 'Data sources' and includes the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program. Subsection (e) adds the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation to relevant activities. The Secretary is authorized to obligate unobligated funds from previous fiscal years and $50,000,000 is authorized for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

Back to bills

Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reauthorizes and amends the regional innovation program established under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980.
It expands the definition of 'venture development organization' to include direct financing and increases the federal cost-share cap to 50%, with potential increases based on regional needs.
The bill authorizes $50 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to support regional innovation initiatives and allows the Secretary to obligate unobligated funds from prior years.

119th Congressin committeeOfficial page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 1 more.

3 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account