Support the growth and development of small biotechnology companies through targeted policy incentives.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Small Biotech Innovation Act?
The Small Biotech Innovation Act, known as H.R. 3731, has remained in the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees since June 3, 2025. The House committees must hold a vote to move this bill forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote and die through inaction. This proposal has seen no progress for 13 months, which aligns with the typical path for most legislation in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Small Biotech Innovation Act (H.R. 3731 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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 S. 5029 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5029 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
August Pfluger (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.