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Introduced
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
In Committee
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 10, United States Code, and the Small Business Act to improve innovation in defense procurement, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a pilot program within the Department of Defense (DOD) to grant money to certain small businesses and modifies provisions related to DOD funding of small businesses through Small Business Administration programs. Specifically, the bill creates the Domestic Investment Pilot Program, which allows DOD and service acquisition executives for each military department to make a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program award to small businesses that are majority-owned by multiple domestic venture investors. However, no more than 15% of DOD SBIR funds may be awarded to such small businesses. In addition, the bill doubles funding for the Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program, which is a competitive, merit-based program designed to accelerate the deployment of technologies developed through SBIR projects. The bill also allows DOD to award Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program funds to accelerate the creation of small businesses and the commercialization of research innovations. Further, the bill authorizes discretionary technical and business assistance through the SBIR and STTR programs for the purpose of aiding small businesses with cybersecurity decision-making, problem-solving, and development and commercialization of new products and processes. Lastly, DOD, in consultation with the military departments, must establish at least three joint reserve detachments at locations of the Defense Innovation Unit to (1) support engagement and collaboration with commercial innovation hubs, and (2) accelerate the transition and adoption of commercial technologies for national security purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Accelerating Defense Innovation Act of 2019, aims to improve innovation in defense procurement. It establishes a pilot program within the Department of Defense (DOD) to grant money to certain small businesses and modifies provisions related to DOD funding of small businesses through Small Business Administration programs. The bill creates the Domestic Investment Pilot Program, which allows DOD to make Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards to small businesses majority-owned by domestic venture investors, up to 15% of DOD SBIR funds. It also doubles funding for the Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program, allows DOD to award Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funds to accelerate small business creation and research commercialization, and authorizes technical and business assistance for SBIR and STTR recipients on cybersecurity. Lastly, the bill requires DOD to establish joint reserve detachments at the Defense Innovation Unit to support engagement with commercial innovation hubs and accelerate the adoption of commercial technologies for national security purposes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (15)
Mac Thornberry (R)*,
Rob Bishop (R),
Liz Cheney (R),
K. Michael Conaway (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Paul Mitchell (I),
John Rose (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Steve Stivers (R),
Mike Turner (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (on 05/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3014/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3014/BILLS-116hr3014ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3014/BILLS-116hr3014ih.pdf.pdf |
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