Technology transfer and commercialization

HR 5100: To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs.

The SBIR and STTR programs are administered by various federal agencies and provide competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.

Sponsors

Roger Williams (R) TX

Cosponsors

Nydia Velu00e1zquez (D) NY, Brian Babin (R) TX, Zoe Lofgren (D) CA

Introduced on
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Government lending and loan guarantees, Product development and innovation, Research and development, Small business, Technology transfer and commercialization

HR 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves, and modifies the defense acquisition system to expedite delivery of capabilities to the Armed Forces.

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the acquisition or modification of various military items (e.g., aircraft) and sets policy for certain procurement programs;
authorizes research, development, test, and evaluation and sets policy for such activities;
sets active component and reserve component end-strength levels;
sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
sets policy regarding acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and small businesses;
sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel;
sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber activities, cyber workforce and training, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence matters; and
authorizes the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, defense environmental cleanup, nuclear energy, and other defense activities.

For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see

Sponsors

Mike Rogers (R) AL

Cosponsors

Adam Smith (D) WA

Introduced on
Monday, June 9th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Appropriations, Arab-Israeli relations, Architecture, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Art, artists, authorship, Asia, Assault and harassment offenses, Atmospheric science and weather, Australia, Aviation and airports, Computers and information technology, Department of Defense, Employment and training programs, Executive agency funding and structure, Government studies and investigations, Industrial policy and productivity, Licensing and registrations, Manufacturing, Military education and training, Military procurement, research, weapons development, Public contracts and procurement, Technology assessment, Technology transfer and commercialization

HR 3679: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

Sponsors

Mike Collins (R) GA

Cosponsors

Haley Stevens (D) MI

Introduced on
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Small business, Technology transfer and commercialization

HR 2613: Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

Sponsors

Randy Weber (R) TX

Cosponsors

Deborah Ross (D) NC

Introduced on
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Air quality, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Energy storage, supplies, demand, Geography and mapping, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Higher education, Oil and gas, Pipelines, Pollution liability, Public-private cooperation, Research and development, Soil pollution, Technology assessment, Technology transfer and commercialization, Water quality

HR 2503: Undersea Cable Control Act

Undersea Cable Control Act

This bill requires the President and the Department of Commerce to take certain actions to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring items needed to support the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects. For the purposes of this bill, a foreign adversary is any foreign government or nongovernment person (entity or individual) engaged in certain conduct that significantly and adversely affects U.S. national security.

Within one year of the bill’s enactment, the President must seek to enter into agreements with allies and partners to prevent such items from being available to foreign adversaries.

Furthermore, Commerce must determine the appropriate level of export and transfer controls for such items under the Export Administration Regulations.

The bill also requires Commerce to develop a strategy to prevent such items from being available to foreign adversaries. The President must report annually to Congress on this strategy.

Sponsors

Thomas Kean (R) NJ

Cosponsors

Michael Lawler (R) NY, Brad Sherman (D) CA

Introduced on
Monday, March 31st, 2025

Subjects
Asia, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, China, Congressional oversight, Licensing and registrations, Technology assessment, Technology transfer and commercialization, Trade restrictions

S 853: INNOVATE Act

Sponsors

Joni Ernst (R) IA

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Economic performance and conditions, Espionage and treason, Government information and archives, Government lending and loan guarantees, Government studies and investigations, Military procurement, research, weapons development, Performance measurement, Product development and innovation, Public contracts and procurement, Small business, Subversive activities, Technology transfer and commercialization, U.S. and foreign investments

HR 1766: NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

This bill establishes an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to analyze and develop policies related to internet and communications technologies.

Specific activities of the office include, for example, developing policies that promote (1) innovation, competition, and other elements of the communications, media, and technology markets; (2) security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents while fostering innovation; and (3) commercialization of communications technologies.

The existing Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development within NTIA must be redesignated as Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and must serve as head of the office.

Sponsors

Jay Obernolte (R) CA

Cosponsors

Jennifer McClellan (D) VA

Introduced on
Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Department of Commerce, Executive agency funding and structure, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Internet, web applications, social media, Technology transfer and commercialization, Telephone and wireless communication

HR 1455: ITS Codification Act

Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act or the ITS Codification Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), which serves as the telecommunications research and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

The bill also directs ITS to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (e.g., underground mines) where conventional radio communication is limited.

Cosponsors

Brittany Pettersen (D) CO

Introduced on
Friday, February 21st, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Emergency communications systems, Government studies and investigations, Public-private cooperation, Radio spectrum allocation, Research administration and funding, Technology assessment, Technology transfer and commercialization, Telephone and wireless communication

HR 1122: China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025

China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025

This bill controls exports of certain national interest technology and intellectual property to China.

Specifically, covered technology or intellectual property includes items that (1) would contribute significantly to the Chinese military to the detriment of U.S. national security, (2) are included in a designated list of product components compiled by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), or (3) are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.

The President must control exports to China of any covered technology or intellectual property. Further, the President must sanction (1) a foreign person who sells to China or purchases from China any covered item, and (2) a Chinese person who knowingly uses a covered item provided to them in violation of U.S. export control law.

The USTR must compile a list of certain products from China that that are subject to the bill because they either receive designated support from the Chinese government or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties. The bill requires the USTR to include products from certain industries (e.g., civil aircraft, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biotechnology) on the list.

Sponsors

Mark Green (R) TN

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Friday, February 7th, 2025

Subjects
Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Foreign aid and international relief, Human rights, Industrial policy and productivity, Intellectual property, Manufacturing, Military assistance, sales, and agreements, Religion, Sanctions, Technology transfer and commercialization, Trade restrictions