Small businesses could keep using SBIR and STTR research grants through 2031. The bill also adds tougher security reviews, bigger special Phase II awards, proposal limits, staff training, and better tracking of follow-on contracts.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act is signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Latest action on S. 3971: Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects small businesses that seek federal research funding through SBIR or STTR. It also affects federal agencies that run these programs, contracting officers who buy technology, and investors or partners tied to applicant companies. Defense projects may face extra rules under the Department of Defense.
Why this matters: This bill matters because small firms often rely on federal research money to turn ideas into products. Extending the programs gives them more time to plan. Bigger Phase II awards could help some technologies move closer to real use. The tougher checks could protect U.S. research, but they may also add cost and uncertainty for firms with global ties.
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Officially: Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Small businesses could keep using SBIR and STTR research grants through 2031. The bill also adds tougher security reviews, bigger special Phase II awards, proposal limits, staff training, and better tracking of follow-on contracts.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S3971. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Signed into law
This bill is now law. You can still tell your representatives how you feel about their vote.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
Latest: Became Public Law No: 119-83. (4/13/2026)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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