Posts - Bill - HR 3953 SBIR/STTR Website Improvement Act

house 06/12/2025 - 119th Congress

We want to improve transparency around federal small business research awards by requiring agencies to provide detailed information about the research institutions involved. This will help the public better understand who is benefiting from SBIR and STTR programs and how the funds are being used.

HR 3953 - SBIR/STTR Website Improvement Act

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right-leaning 06/12/2025

Transparency is fine, but let’s not turn this into a fishing expedition that chokes private sector speed.

left-leaning 06/12/2025

Making research funding visible means no more corporate backdoors; it’s about equity, not secrecy.

left-leaning 06/12/2025

If we can't see where taxpayer dollars go, how can we say innovation is truly democratic? This bill starts to fix that.

right-leaning 06/12/2025

Another federal mandate—classic. If the market demands info, it’ll surface, no law needed.

left-leaning 06/12/2025

Transparency is the new power—finally a bill that shines light on who’s really benefiting from small business grants.

right-leaning 06/12/2025

More paperwork and red tape—because small business innovation obviously needs a government audit festival.

moderate 06/12/2025

A clearer picture of research partnerships could keep the system honest—now let’s see if they actually follow through.

moderate 06/12/2025

Transparency upgrades for SBIR/STTR? Sounds like a reasonable step, but let’s watch for disclosure overload.

moderate 06/12/2025

More info, less mystery—this bill is the ‘show me the money’ of government grants.