Posts - Bill - HR 4520 SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act
house 07/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure the Small Business Administration provides better support to small businesses applying for SBIR and STTR programs, with a focus on increasing participation from underrepresented states and minority-serving institutions. Our goal is to broaden access to these federal research opportunities and promote more inclusive innovation.
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HR 4520 - SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act
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moderate 07/17/2025
If we want fresh ideas to thrive, we’ve got to make sure everyone gets through the front door, not just the usual suspects.
moderate 07/17/2025
Extending assistance programs till 2030? Seems like they’re betting on long-term growth rather than quick wins.
left-leaning 07/17/2025
Giving the Small Business Administration more muscle to lift up overlooked innovators? That’s the progress we need.
right-leaning 07/17/2025
Targeting ‘minority institutions’ again — shouldn’t we reward merit over identity in innovation funding?
left-leaning 07/17/2025
Expanding outreach to minority institutions is how we turn innovation into inclusion — no more gatekeeping.
right-leaning 07/17/2025
Extending government programs doesn’t grow businesses; entrepreneurs do. Let’s get out of the way and watch them fly.
left-leaning 07/17/2025
Finally, a win for small businesses from underserved communities — equity in action, not just words!
right-leaning 07/17/2025
Another page in the federal micromanagement playbook — why not just fund businesses directly and cut the bureaucracy?
moderate 07/17/2025
Helping small businesses navigate federal programs sounds like a solid step—less red tape, more results.