S. 3971 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-83
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
10 sections in the law.
Signed April 13, 2026 · Introduced March 3, 2026 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) · 1 cosponsor (1 D)
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- Sec. 1 Short title, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 2 Bolstering research security of SBIR and STTR awards, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 3 Phase II strategic breakthrough funding, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 4 Reducing administrative burden, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 5 Phase III award education, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 6 Phase III improvements, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 7 Technical and business assistance improvements, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 8 Improving SBIR and STTR data collection, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 9 Extending SBIR and STTR authorization, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 10 Extension of SBIR and STTR programs and activities, in the bill as introduced
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Official title
To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedMar 3
- Committee—
- HouseMar 17
- Senate—
- SignedApr 13
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (11)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S752-756; text: CR S752-756)
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Considered and Passed Senate
10 sections
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
10 sections, no changes
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
10 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S752-756; text: CR S752-756)
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Considered and Passed Senate
10 sections
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
10 sections, no changes
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)
HouseMs. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
10 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
Every section
All 10 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Bolstering research security of SBIR and STTR awards
- Sec. 3Phase II strategic breakthrough funding
- Sec. 4Reducing administrative burden
- Sec. 5Phase III award education
- Sec. 6Phase III improvements
- Sec. 7Technical and business assistance improvements
- Sec. 8Improving SBIR and STTR data collection
- Sec. 9Extending SBIR and STTR authorization
- Sec. 10Extension of SBIR and STTR programs and activities
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)
- Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)