Recently enacted laws

S. 4900 · 117th Congress · enacted

SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-183.

Latest official action 2022-09-30 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies 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. The bill requires agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to assess the security risks presented by applicants with financial ties or obligations to certain foreign countries. The programs may not make awards to businesses with certain connections to foreign entities. Additionally, businesses with more than a specified number of prior awards must meet expanded minimum performance standards. The Small Business Administration's Office of Inspector General must audit the small businesses subject to these expanded performance standards. The bill also establishes various reporting requirements, including directing the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Science Foundation to assess the national security and research and integrity risks of the SBIR and STTR programs. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate and report on aspects of the programs such as the subc…

Congressional Research Service · 2022-09-30

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Politicians behind the bill

Sponsors and cosponsors from the official source, limited to members currently in office. Campaign amounts are cycle-wide and are not payments for this bill.

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PAC donors to the listed sponsors

These are all-cycle contributions to the listed sponsors’ and cosponsors’ campaigns. FEC does not attribute them to this bill. A donation plus sponsorship does not establish why a politician acted.

BEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINED OR ENVISIONED PAC$10,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $10,000

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GROWTH ENERGY PAC$10,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $10,000

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TOGETHER HOLDING OUR MAJORITY PAC$10,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $10,000

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TOMORROW IS MEANINGFUL PAC$10,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION PAC (RESTAURANT PAC)$7,500

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $7,500

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MAGGIE'S LIST$7,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $7,000

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T-MOBILE US, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (T-PAC)$6,500

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $6,500

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ACCENTURE INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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ALABAMA FIRST PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. PAC (AHIP PAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN SUGAR CANE LEAGUE OF USA, INC PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARKPAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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CHEVRON EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - CHEVRON CORPORATION$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION PAC (CAC PAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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COX ENTERPRISES PAC (COXPAC) INC.$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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CSX CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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DAKOTA PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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DELIVERS PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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DENALI LEADERSHIP PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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FREE STATE PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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FUND FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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GENERAL ATOMICS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GENERAL DYNAMICS EMPLOYEE PAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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GOOGLE LLC NETPAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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LETS GET TO WORK PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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MERCK & CO., INC., EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MERCK PAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES 504PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CANDY PAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL AND REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSFORMATION CENTER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NMHC PAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL PORK PAC$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NSSF PAC)$5,000

Joni Ernst · Cosponsor · $5,000

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What happened after enactment?

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Measured outcome: not established

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