Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026
Regional Innovation: Grants for Tech Startups and Small Businesses
The Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to consider it.
Legislative Progress
This is a bipartisan renewal of a popular existing program that helps rural and distressed areas, which usually gets strong support in Congress.
Key Points
- This bill renews a federal program that gives grants to help local tech companies and startups grow. It focuses on helping new businesses get the money and training they need to turn new inventions into successful products.
- The plan sets aside $50 million every year from 2026 through 2030. This money goes to state governments and non-profit groups that support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
- It requires the government to reach out to rural towns and places that have lost jobs because of international trade. These areas can qualify for more federal help, covering up to 90 percent of the costs for local projects.
- Groups receiving these grants must work with local workforce boards. This ensures that as new tech companies grow, they are also training local workers for the new jobs being created.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026
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