Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

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Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

This bill provides commercialization services for federally funded small business research and development under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Specifically, the bill (1) expedites the application and award process for SBIR proposals and STTR solicitations, (2) requires determinations of commercialization potential for projects undertaken through SBIR and STTR awards, (3) provides continued flexibility of technical and business assistance for SBIR and STTR awardees, (4) instructs participating federal agencies to designate a technology commercialization official to help awardees commercialize, and (5) requires the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Patent Office to reach an interagency agreement to help SBIR and STTR awardees with intellectual property protection.

Bill 118 HR 3056, also known as the Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act, aims to support and promote innovation in the United States by providing funding and resources for research and development projects. The bill focuses on advancing technologies and products that have the potential to benefit society and the economy.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to researchers and innovators working on cutting-edge projects. This funding will help support the development and commercialization of new technologies, products, and services that have the potential to create jobs and drive economic growth.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process of bringing innovative products to market. This includes providing resources and support for researchers to navigate regulatory hurdles and bring their products to market more quickly and efficiently. Overall, the Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act aims to foster a culture of innovation in the United States and support the development of new technologies that will benefit society and the economy. By providing funding and resources for research and development projects, the bill seeks to help researchers and innovators bring their ideas to market and drive economic growth and job creation.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3056

Introduced on
2023-05-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

This bill provides commercialization services for federally funded small business research and development under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Specifically, the bill (1) expedites the application and award process for SBIR proposals and STTR solicitations, (2) requires determinations of commercialization potential for projects undertaken through SBIR and STTR awards, (3) provides continued flexibility of technical and business assistance for SBIR and STTR awardees, (4) instructs participating federal agencies to designate a technology commercialization official to help awardees commercialize, and (5) requires the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Patent Office to reach an interagency agreement to help SBIR and STTR awardees with intellectual property protection.

Bill 118 HR 3056, also known as the Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act, aims to support and promote innovation in the United States by providing funding and resources for research and development projects. The bill focuses on advancing technologies and products that have the potential to benefit society and the economy.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to researchers and innovators working on cutting-edge projects. This funding will help support the development and commercialization of new technologies, products, and services that have the potential to create jobs and drive economic growth.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process of bringing innovative products to market. This includes providing resources and support for researchers to navigate regulatory hurdles and bring their products to market more quickly and efficiently. Overall, the Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act aims to foster a culture of innovation in the United States and support the development of new technologies that will benefit society and the economy. By providing funding and resources for research and development projects, the bill seeks to help researchers and innovators bring their ideas to market and drive economic growth and job creation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo improve commercialization activities in the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Commerce

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/13/2023

Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

This bill provides commercialization services for federally funded small business research and development under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Busi...


Latest Action5/2/2023
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall ...