HR-246 : Still Just a Bill

Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019

This bill provides assistance to small businesses participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program or the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Specifically, the bill requires

  • the Small Business Administration (SBA) to coordinate with the senior procurement executives of federal agencies participating in SBIR or STTR programs 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 bidd.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Senate
2019-01-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-01-14FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H524)House floor actions
2019-01-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 246.House floor actions
2019-01-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H524-526)House floor actions
2019-01-14FloorMs. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-01-04IntroReferralReferred 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
2019-01-04IntroReferralReferred 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
2019-01-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]
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Policy Area :

Commerce
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  • 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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