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Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

119th CongressIntroduced March 3, 2026Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]· IA
Stage
In committee
Latest action
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
June 17, 2026

Summary

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

Committees

  • PrimarySmall Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

CRS subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAsiaChina

Action history

  1. March 3, 2026Introduced in Senate
  2. March 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
  3. March 3, 2026Introduced 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)
  4. March 4, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. March 4, 2026Received in the House.
  6. March 4, 2026Held at the desk.
  7. March 16, 2026Ms. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. March 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)
  9. March 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971.
  10. March 16, 2026At 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.
  11. March 17, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)
  12. March 17, 2026Passed/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).
  13. March 17, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
  14. March 17, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. April 2, 2026Presented to President.
  16. April 2, 2026Presented to President.
  17. April 13, 2026Signed by President.
  18. April 13, 2026Signed by President.
  19. April 13, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-83.
  20. April 13, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-83.
  21. June 17, 2026Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

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