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Accelerating Defense Innovation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3014| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2019
Mac Thornberry

Mac Thornberry

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (14)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Rob Bishop (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Liz Cheney (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)

Small Business Committee, Armed Services Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accelerating Defense Innovation Act of 2019 This bill establishes a pilot program within the Department of Defense (DOD) to grant money to certain small businesses and modifies provisions related to DOD funding of small businesses through Small Business Administration programs. Specifically, the bill creates the Domestic Investment Pilot Program, which allows DOD and service acquisition executives for each military department to make a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program award to small businesses that are majority-owned by multiple domestic venture investors. However, no more than 15% of DOD SBIR funds may be awarded to such small businesses. In addition, the bill doubles funding for the Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program, which is a competitive, merit-based program designed to accelerate the deployment of technologies developed through SBIR projects. The bill also allows DOD to award Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program funds to accelerate the creation of small businesses and the commercialization of research innovations. Further, the bill authorizes discretionary technical and business assistance through the SBIR and STTR programs for the purpose of aiding small businesses with cybersecurity decision-making, problem-solving, and development and commercialization of new products and processes. Lastly, DOD, in consultation with the military departments, must establish at least three joint reserve detachments at locations of the Defense Innovation Unit to (1) support engagement and collaboration with commercial innovation hubs, and (2) accelerate the transition and adoption of commercial technologies for national security purposes.
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Timeline
May 23, 2019
Introduced in House
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and 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.
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • May 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and 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.


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

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
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall businessSmall Business AdministrationTechnology transfer and commercialization

Accelerating Defense Innovation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3014| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2019
Accelerating Defense Innovation Act of 2019 This bill establishes a pilot program within the Department of Defense (DOD) to grant money to certain small businesses and modifies provisions related to DOD funding of small businesses through Small Business Administration programs. Specifically, the bill creates the Domestic Investment Pilot Program, which allows DOD and service acquisition executives for each military department to make a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program award to small businesses that are majority-owned by multiple domestic venture investors. However, no more than 15% of DOD SBIR funds may be awarded to such small businesses. In addition, the bill doubles funding for the Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program, which is a competitive, merit-based program designed to accelerate the deployment of technologies developed through SBIR projects. The bill also allows DOD to award Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program funds to accelerate the creation of small businesses and the commercialization of research innovations. Further, the bill authorizes discretionary technical and business assistance through the SBIR and STTR programs for the purpose of aiding small businesses with cybersecurity decision-making, problem-solving, and development and commercialization of new products and processes. Lastly, DOD, in consultation with the military departments, must establish at least three joint reserve detachments at locations of the Defense Innovation Unit to (1) support engagement and collaboration with commercial innovation hubs, and (2) accelerate the transition and adoption of commercial technologies for national security purposes.
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Timeline
May 23, 2019
Introduced in House
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and 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.
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • May 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and 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.


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Mac Thornberry

Mac Thornberry

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (14)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Rob Bishop (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Liz Cheney (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)

Small Business Committee, Armed Services Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

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
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall businessSmall Business AdministrationTechnology transfer and commercialization