S-2419 : Still Just a Bill

Support Startup Businesses Act of 2018

This bill amends the Small Business Act to modify the technical assistance that is available under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Specifically, the bill:

  • expands technical assistance under the SBIR and STTR programs to include specified assistance related to commercialization,
  • modifies the limit on specified technical assistance under either program from $5,000 annually to 5% of the total award amount, and
  • otherwise revises provisions related to the SBIR and STTR programs.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-12-21FloorBy Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-454.Senate
2018-03-19CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.Senate
2018-03-19CommitteeCommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2018-03-14CommitteeCommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2018-02-13IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Senate
2018-02-13IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Christopher A. Coons [D] (DE)
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Policy Area :

Commerce
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