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H.R. 3953: SBIR/STTR Website Improvement Act

This bill, known as the SBIR/STTR Website Improvement Act, proposes amendments to the Small Business Act to enhance the information available regarding recipients of awards under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Improvements to SBIR and STTR Programs

The bill requires federal agencies that administer the SBIR and STTR programs to improve the data they collect and publicly display about the research institutions involved in these awards. Specific enhancements include:

  • For each SBIR award recipient in Phase I, II, or III, the agency must report detailed information on any subcontracted research institutions. This includes:
    • The name and location of the institution.
    • Type of institution (whether it is an institution of higher education, a nonprofit, or a federally funded research and development center).
    • Additional identifiers for institutions of higher education, such as whether they serve Hispanic, Native American, or other specific populations.
  • Similar requirements apply for STTR awards, ensuring transparency regarding the institutions involved in these research projects.

Database Reporting Requirements

The amendments also mandate updates to the database that tracks information on SBIR and STTR awards. Key changes include:

  • The database must now include information about any research institutions subcontracted by award recipients to perform research.
  • These updates provide clarity on whether subcontracted institutions belong to specified categories, which can include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, or federally funded research centers.
  • Agencies must update the database within one year of the bill's enactment to reflect these changes.

Objectives of the Bill

The overall goal of the SBIR/STTR Website Improvement Act is to enhance transparency regarding how SBIR and STTR funds are utilized and to provide more accessible information about the research entities contributing to funded projects. This aims to foster greater accountability and ensure that public resources are being effectively allocated in the research and development sector.

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Date Action
Jun. 12, 2025 Introduced in House
Jun. 12, 2025 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.

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