SBIR/STTR Website Improvement Act
SBIR/STTR Website Improvement Act
Plain Language Summary
# SBIR/STTR Website Improvement Act Summary **What It Would Do** This bill aims to improve the federal websites that help small businesses apply for research and development funding. SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) are government programs that provide grants to small companies and startups working on innovative projects. The bill would require improvements to how these programs present information online, likely making it easier for small businesses to find funding opportunities and submit applications. **Who It Affects** The primary beneficiaries would be small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking federal research funding.
The bill would also affect the federal agencies that manage these programs, as they would need to update and maintain improved websites. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Committee review is typically where bills are first examined before moving forward in the legislative process.
Latest Action
Referred 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.