H.R.5789: Science and Technology Innovation Act of 2008

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced April 15, 2008
  • Latest Major Action April 15, 2008

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Science and Technology Innovation Act of 2008 - Amends the Small Business Act to: (1) extend through FY2010 the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs; (2) increase SBIR and STTR set-asides and award levels; (3) prohibit a small business from being excluded from SBIR or STTR program participation due to being owned by more than one equity provider, as long as no single equity provider...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Small Business
Referred to House Science and Technology
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
April 15, 2008

Introduced in the House by David Wu (D-Ore.)

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