H.R. 5100 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 221 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5100 [Report No. 119–265, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 2, 2025Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Babin, and Ms. Lofgren) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned September 10, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Stauber, Mr. Meuser, Ms. Van Duyne, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Alford, Mr. LaLota, Mr. Finstad, Mr. Wied, Mr. Bresnahan, Mr. Jack, Mr. Downing, Ms. King-Hinds, Mr. Patronis, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Peters September 10, 2025Reported from the Committee on Small Business September 10, 2025Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. 1. 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. 2. 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. September 10, 2025Reported from the Committee on Small BusinessSeptember 10, 2025Committee onScience, Space, and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed