119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Mar 3, 2026
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-83.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Public Law (Apr 13, 2026) · 2 versions published
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Mar 17, 2026 · Roll call 89 · Passed
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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). Roll call details
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). Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)
Ms. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Advanced technology and technological innovations · Asia · China · Computer security and identity theft · Computers and information technology · Data collection, sharing, protection · Government lending and loan guarantees · Intellectual property · Military assistance, sales, and agreements · Performance measurement · Public contracts and procurement · Research administration and funding · Research and development · Small business · Small Business Administration · Subversive activities · Technology assessment · Technology transfer and commercialization
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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)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
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PIASECKI AIRCRAFT CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…SBIR/STTR reauthorization. Issues related to SBIR/STTR program extension (H.R.5100). Issues related to the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S.3971)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cies that participate in the SBIR/STTR programs, CMMC, supply chain, and small businesses. S. 853 INNOVATE Act; H.R. 5100 To Extend the SBIR and STTR Programs; S.3971 Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act; S. 1555 Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE ALS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE ALS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act - Provisions relating to the extension and enhancement of the SBIR and STTR programs through 2031, introd…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$125,337
Spent on own lobbying
S.3971- SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 5100 - To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes S.1546 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$431,446
Spent on own lobbying
…other purposes. Issue: Support 1-year reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. S.3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act Issue: Support reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Techno…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERLUNE CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…- issues related to space resources; H.R.8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 - issues related to space resources; S.3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act - entire bill; S.5313 - Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026 - entire bill.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PIASECKI AIRCRAFT CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…SBIR/STTR reauthorization. Issues related to SBIR/STTR program extension (H.R.5100). Issues related to the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S.3971)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION · lobbying firm or registrant: BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$2,360,000
Spent on own lobbying
…-H.R.3169/S.1573: SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025 ---H.R.4777: INNOVATE Act ---H.R.5100: To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. ---S.3971: Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$16,950,000
Spent on own lobbying
…R. 2804, Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025 H.R. 8413, Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over (SECURE) Data Act S. 3971, Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act Wage and Hour Division proposed rulemaking Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$89,454
Spent on own lobbying
-General Issues related to regional innovation, engineering, AI, space, and quantum. - General Issues related to NASA, NSF, and USAF research and innovation. - S.3971, Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act; All provisions - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Re…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$16,000
Spent on own lobbying
…and authorities. H.R.6855 - White House Conference on Small Business Act of 2025.To reauthorize the White House Conference on Small Business Authorization Act. S.3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act. To extend the SBIR and STTR programs. S.4038 - Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act. To exempt small busine…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE ALS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE ALS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act - Provisions relating to the extension and enhancement of the SBIR and STTR programs through 2031, introd…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NIMBIS SERVICES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: IVY GREEN CONSULTING
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
Amount not reported
…7 Budget Reconciliation President's 2027 Budget request and justifications Monitor the following: Quantum computing related issues Cybersecurity related issues S.3971, Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, Reauthorization issues Public Law 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Golden Dome and Implementation issu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
NIMBIS SERVICES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: IVY GREEN CONSULTING
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
Amount not reported
…7 Budget Reconciliation President's 2027 Budget request and justifications Monitor the following: Quantum computing related issues Cybersecurity related issues S.3971, Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, Reauthorization issues Public Law 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Golden Dome and Implementation issu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: POTOMAC CAPITOL ASSOCIATES, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 18, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
Amount not reported
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S. 3971) Specific Issues: Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Reauthorization
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
DAYTON DEVELOPMENT COALITION · lobbying firm or registrant: DAYTON DEVELOPMENT COALITION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Economics/Economic Development
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…d the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to adjust the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (all sections); support S. 3971, Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (all sections); support H.R. 5100 (all sections), to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (S…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$821,438
Spent on own lobbying
…other purposes. Issue: Support 1-year reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. S.3971 Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act Issue: Support reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technolo…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cies that participate in the SBIR/STTR programs, CMMC, supply chain, and small businesses. S. 853 INNOVATE Act; H.R. 5100 To Extend the SBIR and STTR Programs; S.3971 Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE · lobbying firm or registrant: DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…direct Costs Proposals- includes funding for NIH, NSF, DOE, OMB and DOD IDeA Reauthorization Act (S. 2005) Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S. 3971) Office of Management and Budget Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance- provisions pertaining to changes in federal research grant awards
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AUTM · lobbying firm or registrant: WARING FEDERAL STRATEGIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S. 3971 -- Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act -- related to reauthorization of the SBIR and STTR programs -- signed into law April 2026
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 14, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$19,750,000
Spent on own lobbying
…83, Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025 S. 300, Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act (DLARA) S. 3971, Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act Various issues relating to reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Busi…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERLUNE CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 14, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…- issues related to space resources; H.R.8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 - issues related to space resources; S.3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act - entire bill.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DUN & BRADSTREET · lobbying firm or registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 9, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S.3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VENTUREWELL · lobbying firm or registrant: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 9, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S.3971, Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, Issues pertaining to small business innovation programs and entrepreneurial support streams.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$15,000
Spent on own lobbying
…and authorities. H.R.6855 - White House Conference on Small Business Act of 2025.To reauthorize the White House Conference on Small Business Authorization Act. S.3971 - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act. To extend the SBIR and STTR programs. S.4038 - Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act. To exempt small busine…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing