We have received text from H.R. 5100: To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.. This bill was received on 2025-09-02, and currently has 3 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill proposes to extend certain programs that support small businesses, specifically the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The key points of the bill are as follows:
Extension of Program Authority
The bill extends the authority for the SBIR and STTR programs by one year. Instead of ending on September 30, 2025, they will now continue until September 30, 2026. This allows these programs to continue providing funding and support to small businesses engaged in research and development.
Extension of Program Activities
In addition to extending the program's overall authority, various specific activities and phases within the programs are also extended through September 30, 2026. This includes:
- Phase Flexibility: The ability for small businesses to transition between different phases of funding and development is also extended.
- Commercialization Readiness Program: A pilot program aimed at preparing small businesses for commercializing their innovations is extended through fiscal year 2026.
- Accelerated Awards: Certain expedited funding awards will remain available until September 30, 2026.
- Phase 0 Pilot Program: This program, intended to support the early stages of development, is also extended.
- Administrative Assistance: Support services provided to participants in these programs are extended for another year.
- Increased Performance Standards: Requirements for program performance evaluations are updated to reflect this one-year extension.
- Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs: Programs designed to help businesses commercialize innovations are also extended.
- Due Diligence Program: Support for due diligence processes related to the funding of small businesses will continue.
- STTR Participation of Military Research and Educational Institutions: This pilot program is extended to encourage collaboration between small businesses and military/educational institutions.
- Budget Calculation Pilot Program: This program is extended to further explore budgeting processes within small businesses.
Purpose and Benefits
The overall aim of this bill is to ensure that small businesses have continued access to federal support for innovation and research. By extending these programs, the bill seeks to enhance the ability of small businesses to engage in cutting-edge research and development, thereby fostering economic growth and technological advancement in various industries.
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Representative Roger Williams Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Roger Williams:
- H.R.5100: To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4869: Freedom to Compete Act of 2025
- H.R.4828: Blue Shield Privacy Act of 2025
- H.R.4777: INNOVATE Act
- H.R.4474: Equal Shot Act of 2025
- H.R.4118: Stop the Subsidized Green Energy Scam Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Roger Williams on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Williams.
Representative Roger Williams Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Roger Williams is worth $74.6M, as of September 6th, 2025. This is the 20th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Williams has approximately $360.7K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Roger Williams's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Williams.
Representative Roger Williams Stock Trading
We have data on up to $380.0K of trades from Representative Roger Williams, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A July 10th, 2019 sale of up to $15K of $DIS. The stock has fallen 17.86% since then.
- A June 30th, 2022 purchase of up to $15K of $GOOG. The stock has risen 115.02% since then.
- A February 27th, 2019 sale of up to $15K of $GE. The stock has risen 414.92% since then.
- A June 30th, 2021 purchase of up to $15K of $STLA. The stock has fallen 53.93% since then.
- A March 1st, 2024 sale of up to $15K of $PFE. The stock has fallen 6.43% since then.
You can track Representative Roger Williams's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Williams.
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