S. 4900 · 117th Congress

SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022

Introduced on Sep 20, 2022 by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). One cosponsor. Became Public Law 117-183.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-183
Introduced
Sep 20, 2022
Cosponsors
1
1 from the other party
Policy area
Commerce
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

A bill to reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs and pilot programs, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Accounting and auditing
  • Asia
  • Business investment and capital
  • Business records
  • China
  • Congressional oversight
  • Europe
  • Foreign and international corporations
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Iran
  • Middle East
  • North Korea
  • Performance measurement
  • Product development and innovation
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Research and development
  • Russia
  • Small Business Administration
  • Small business
  • Technology transfer and commercialization
  • Trade secrets and economic espionage

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Sep 30, 2022). Public domain.

SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 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.

The bill requires agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to assess the security risks presented by applicants with financial ties or obligations to certain foreign countries. The programs may not make awards to businesses with certain connections to foreign entities.

Additionally, businesses with more than a specified number of prior awards must meet expanded minimum performance standards. The Small Business Administration's Office of Inspector General must audit the small businesses subject to these expanded performance standards.

The bill also establishes various reporting requirements, including directing the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Science Foundation to assess the national security and research and integrity risks of the SBIR and STTR programs.

The Government Accountability Office must evaluate and report on aspects of the programs such as the subcontracting practices of award recipients.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Benjamin L. CardinD-MDSponsor

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Sep 29, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 415–9

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Sep 20, 2022Introduced in Senate
  2. Sep 20, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Sep 20, 2022 · SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4872-4876; text: CR S4872-4876)
  4. Sep 21, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Sep 21, 2022 · HouseReceived in the House.
  6. Sep 21, 2022 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  7. Sep 28, 2022 · HouseMs. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Sep 28, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8128-8136)
  9. Sep 28, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4900.
  10. Sep 28, 2022 · 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.
  11. Sep 29, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8269-8270)
  12. Sep 29, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 461).House · Roll call 461
  13. Sep 29, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 461). (text: CR H8128-8132)House · Roll call 461
  14. Sep 29, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Sep 30, 2022Presented to President.
  16. Sep 30, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  17. Sep 30, 2022Signed by President.
  18. Sep 30, 2022Signed by President.
  19. Sep 30, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-183.
  20. Sep 30, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-183.

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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.