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To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

House

Extends through FY2026 the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs and related pilot programs for federal research awards to small businesses

Latest action: Tue Sep 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

House

Directs NIST to develop or identify technology neutral artificial intelligence resources for small businesses and keep them updated

Latest action: Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act

House

Promotes exports of full AI technology stacks by advancing a measure on international trade in artificial intelligence

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

House

Establishes a research and development effort for next generation pipelines and related pipeline technology

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025

House

Controls exports of sensitive technology and intellectual property to China and imposes sanctions tied to Chinese military support and human rights abuses

Latest action: Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act

House

Requires major federal financial regulators to review supervisory technology and procurement practices, including real time oversight capabilities and periodic reporting to Congress

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Bank Fraud Technology Advancement Act of 2026

House

Directs federal banking agencies to study advanced bank fraud detection technology and report findings while allowing a temporary pilot program for community financial institutions

Latest action: Thu Jun 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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ITS Codification Act

House

Codifies the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences in law and directs it to launch emergency communication and tracking technology work for locating trapped individuals in confined spaces

Latest action: Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

House

Establishes an NTIA Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity to develop policy for internet and communications technologies, including cybersecurity resilience and technology commercialization

Latest action: Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

House

Directs the Department of Energy to expand research, grants, data systems, and testing support for next-generation geothermal systems, including supercritical and closed-loop technologies

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

House

Establishes a national biotechnology initiative to coordinate federal biotechnology policy, research, and workforce efforts

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

FLASH Act of 2025

House

Establishes the FLASH Act of 2025 as a measure likely aimed at a specific energy and commerce policy area

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibits links between U.S. artificial intelligence capabilities and China under a 2025 decoupling policy framework

Latest action: Wed Jan 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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STOP China and Russia Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibits specified activities or transactions involving China and Russia under the STOP China and Russia Act of 2025

Latest action: Thu Oct 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Undersea Cable Control Act

House

Require the President and the Department of Commerce to block foreign adversaries from obtaining items used for undersea cable construction maintenance and operation through agreements controls and strategy reporting

Latest action: Wed Sep 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025

House

Establishes a framework for nuclear energy cooperation between the United States and Europe in 2025

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

INNOVATE Act

Senate

Establishes the INNOVATE Act to advance small business and entrepreneurship policy through an innovation-focused framework

Latest action: Wed Jul 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a national biotechnology initiative to coordinate federal biotechnology policy and activities in 2025

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

House

Amends title 51 of the United States Code to keep space law current and make technical code improvements

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

Senate

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies the SBIR and STTR programs by tightening security reviews, limiting proposal submissions, expanding workforce training, and creating strategic breakthrough awards for critical technologies

Latest action: Mon Apr 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Fix Our Forests Act

House

Establishes federal forest management requirements to reduce wildfire risk, speed review of certain projects, and carry out restoration and firefighter assistance activities

Latest action: Thu Mar 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025

Senate

Reauthorizes NASA programs through FY2025 while revising and creating space exploration, low-Earth orbit, and aerospace research initiatives

Latest action: Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wildfire Emergency Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes forest restoration financing, critical facility energy resilience, and wildfire mitigation programs for National Forests and communities

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for FY2027 while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Authorize intelligence and intelligence-related activities and set fiscal year 2026 oversight and funding rules for U.S. intelligence programs

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

House

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs covering commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, and related farm and food security activities

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of State Policy Provisions Act

House

Sets Department of State policy across management, security, economic affairs, foreign assistance, and public diplomacy, including China-linked facilities limits, Africa trade initiatives, Caribbean security planning, and diplomatic authorities

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize FY2026 defense programs and military construction, set national security policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies, and speed defense acquisition delivery

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

House

Implement reconciliation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14 through an enacted budget reconciliation measure

Latest action: Fri Jul 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

POLAR Act

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

JAWBONE Act

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Latest action: Thu Jun 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)