House vote: S. 3971 // March 17, 2026Needed two-thirds to pass
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Sponsor: Joni Ernst (R-IA)
This act reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs. ) Specifically, the act expands the requirements for federal agencies administering these programs to evaluate the security risks of the small businesses that apply for awards under the programs. If an agency denies an application for security reasons, the agency must provide the small business with the basis for such determination.
Commerce Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 11.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 345 | 78.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 41 | 9.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.3% |