Summer is traditionally a time for Congress to focus on enacting various appropriations and authorization bills that fund federal agencies. This summer was no exception, and the stakes were even higher than normal due to the recent debt-ceiling debate. In early August, both the House of Representatives and the Senate approved S. 365, the Budget Control Act of 2011, to raise the federal debt limit and cut government spending. In addition, Congress is moving ahead with several other pieces of legislation of interest, as highlighted here.
SBIR reauthorization
The reauthorization saga for Small Business Innovation Research program continues. With the June passage of S. 1082, the Small Business Additional Temporary Extension Act of 2011, the program has been extended in its current form – yet again – until Sept. 30. The battle lines in the debate surrounding the program remain the same as in recent years.
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Author: Erik Pages
