As critical small business research programs near expiration, Shaheen leads sustainable relicensing solutions.

September 16, 2022

Shahin is tall Was he vocal?The importance of extending the successful SBIR and STTR programs and being a strong advocate for them in Congress?For ten years.

(Washington, DC) – US Senator Jane Shahin (D-NH); Senior Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship; He introduced legislation this week to permanently reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs help small businesses participate in research and development that helps the United States remain competitive, and many of the partnerships created through the SBIR and STRR programs involve the Department of Defense (DOD), which leads innovation important to America’s national security. Without action from Congress, the SBIR and STTR programs will expire at the end of September.

“The SBIR and STTR programs give priority to local companies that make a significant contribution to our nation’s and overall global manufacturing competitiveness. By helping small businesses punch above their weight, not only do they level the playing field for companies to showcase their products and thrive, but the United States also showcases what our small businesses bring to the table. Knowledge and accuracy will ensure you don’t ignore it. Shaheen said. “I’ve seen many companies around New Hampshire take advantage of everything from the SBIR and STTR programs, from manufacturing materials used by NASA to materials purchased by the Department of Defense to protect our troops. These programs are an investment in our local economy, as well as our national defense, which is why reauthorization is a no-brainer. We know these programs work, and instead of continuing gaps in reauthorization, it’s time to make them permanent. This is a historically bipartisan effort and I hope that Republicans will come to the table and work with Democrats to protect and extend these important federal programs.

as well as A senior member of the Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees, Shah has led action in the US Senate in support of the SBIR and STTR programs. She He called for a long time Permanent license for the programs and in 2016 It successfully helped the security. A five-year extension of the programs was signed into law in the fiscal year (2017) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In 2019, Shaheen presided over the bipartisan legislation. Sustain and strengthen the SBIR and STTR programs. shahin He announced in support Multiple SBIR and STTR awards to companies in New Hampshire.

There is the text of the law. over here.

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