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S. 3971 (119th)

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 March 2026

Last action

13 April 2026 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 119-83.

Sponsors

Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

30 July 2026

Taxation

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Summary

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act This bill 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 bill 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 bill 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 bill 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.

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Timeline

  1. 3 March 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced 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)

    Source: Floor

  2. 3 March 2026

    Introduced

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  3. 3 March 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 2026

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  5. 4 March 2026

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  6. 4 March 2026

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 March 2026

    Vote

    At 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.

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 March 2026

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971.

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 March 2026

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 March 2026

    Floor

    Ms. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 March 2026

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 March 2026

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 March 2026

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 March 2026

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)

    Source: Floor

  15. 2 April 2026

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 2 April 2026

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 13 April 2026

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-83.

    Source: President

  18. 13 April 2026

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 13 April 2026

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

17 March 2026 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 345 · No 41 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 45

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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    Public Law · EN · 14 April 2026

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    summary · EN · 13 April 2026

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