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Introduced
07/13/2018
07/13/2018
In Committee
07/18/2018
07/18/2018
Crossed Over
09/26/2018
09/26/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Encouraging Small Business Innovators
AI Summary
This bill aims to encourage small business innovation by expanding the definition of "research and development" under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to include testing and evaluation activities. It also provides an increase to the past performance rating of SBIR/STTR participants that serve as mentors in the Small Business Administration's mentor-protege program, and allows the General Services Administration to assist other agencies with the process of awarding SBIR/STTR contracts to small businesses.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (on 09/26/2018)
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