Provide small businesses with vouchers to help them pay for research and development services from universities and laboratories.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2026?
The Small Business Innovation Voucher Act is active under H.R. 9050, which was referred to the House Committee on Small Business on May 28, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end without reaching a full vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2026 (H.R. 9050 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3603 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3603 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1739 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1739 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Jason Crow (D-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.