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Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-246| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2019
Abby Finkenauer

Abby Finkenauer

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
John R. Curtis (Republican)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019 This bill provides assistance to small businesses participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program or the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Specifically, the bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to coordinate with the senior procurement executives of federal agencies participating in SBIR or STTR programs to assist small businesses participating in such programs with commercializing research before the business is awarded a federal contract, the SBA to modify its policy directives to require procurement center representatives to assist small businesses participating in SBIR or STTR programs with researching solicitations for federal contracts and submitting bids, and each Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to assist small businesses participating in SBIR or STTR programs with researching solicitations for federal contracts and submitting bids.

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Timeline
Jan 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 14, 2019
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 14, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H524-526)
Jan 14, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 246.
Jan 14, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H524)
Jan 14, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H524)
Jan 14, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • January 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 14, 2019
    Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 14, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H524-526)


  • January 14, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 246.


  • January 14, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H524)


  • January 14, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H524)


  • January 14, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Federal officialsMarketing and advertisingMinority and disadvantaged businessesPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall business

Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-246| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2019
Stimulating Innovation through Procurement Act of 2019 This bill provides assistance to small businesses participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program or the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Specifically, the bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to coordinate with the senior procurement executives of federal agencies participating in SBIR or STTR programs to assist small businesses participating in such programs with commercializing research before the business is awarded a federal contract, the SBA to modify its policy directives to require procurement center representatives to assist small businesses participating in SBIR or STTR programs with researching solicitations for federal contracts and submitting bids, and each Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to assist small businesses participating in SBIR or STTR programs with researching solicitations for federal contracts and submitting bids.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 14, 2019
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 14, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H524-526)
Jan 14, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 246.
Jan 14, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H524)
Jan 14, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H524)
Jan 14, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • January 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 14, 2019
    Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 14, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H524-526)


  • January 14, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 246.


  • January 14, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H524)


  • January 14, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H524)


  • January 14, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Abby Finkenauer

Abby Finkenauer

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
John R. Curtis (Republican)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal officialsMarketing and advertisingMinority and disadvantaged businessesPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall business