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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2018Commerce
S. 2419

Support Startup Businesses Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 13, 2018)

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.

What just happenedDec 21, 2018

By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-454.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Dec 21, 2018Floor

    By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-454.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  2. Dec 21, 2018Committee14900

    By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-454.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  3. Mar 19, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.

  4. Mar 19, 2018Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  5. Mar 19, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  6. Mar 14, 2018Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  7. Feb 13, 2018IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  8. Feb 13, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Support Startup Businesses Act of 2018 — Informed