WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced legislation that will extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, set to expire on September 30, 2025, for one year. This extension preserves continuity for small businesses that drive American innovation as all Committees involved continue to work towards long-term reauthorization that best strengthens the SBIR and STTR programs.

“For more than forty years, the SBIR and STTR programs have empowered small businesses to transform bold ideas into technologies that fuel our economy and support our national defense,” said Chairman Williams. “As we reach the expiration date for these programs, Congress cannot allow for any lapse in resources to the small businesses that drive American innovation. Extending the authorization allows both the House and the Senate more time to determine how to best serve small businesses nationwide.”

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Background:

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 to spark innovation and expand small business involvement in federally funded research and development (R&D). The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program was created in 1992 to strengthen collaboration between small businesses and non-profit research institutions, helping move scientific discoveries from the lab to the marketplace. Together, these programs remain pillars of America’s innovation economy by leveraging federal funding, attracting private investment, and maintaining American leadership in technology.

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