HR-2767 : Still Just a Bill

Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2017

This bill amends the Small Business Act to require:

  • the Small Business Administration (SBA) to coordinate with the senior procurement executives of federal agencies participating in a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program or a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program to assist small businesses participating in such programs with commercializing research before the business is awarded a federal contract;
  • the SBA to modify its policy directives to require procurement center representatives to assist small businesses participating in SBIR or STTR programs with researching solicitations for federal contracts and submitting bids; and
  • each Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to assist small businesses participating in SBIR or STTR programs with researching solicitations for federal contracts and submitting bids.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.House committee actions
2017-05-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2017-05-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2017-05-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Stephanie N. Murphy [D] (FL-7)
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Policy Area :

Commerce
Related Subjects
  • Federal officials
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Minority and disadvantaged businesses
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Research administration and funding
  • Research and development
  • Small business
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