CLEAR Feedback Act
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Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, 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.
What this bill does
The CLEAR Feedback Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes changes to how federal agencies communicate with small businesses that are denied awards under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Specifically, if a small business's proposal is rejected, and it requests more information within 14 business days, the agency would be required to provide a detailed evaluation of significant proposal deficiencies, an overall ranking compared to other proposals, and a summary of why it was denied.
This bill would affect small business concerns seeking SBIR and STTR awards. These businesses, upon denial of a Phase I, II, or III award, would have a more structured process to receive feedback. They would have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions about the debriefing materials, and the agency would be required to respond to these questions within 14 business days.
The bill, H.R. 10343, has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Analilia Mejia. Its next steps involve referral to the House Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill must be considered and passed by these committees before it can advance further in the legislative process for consideration by the full House of Representatives.
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Timeline
10 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10343 do?
- The CLEAR Feedback Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes changes to how federal agencies communicate with small businesses that are denied awards under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Specifically, if a small business's proposal is rejected, and it requests more information within 14 business days, the agency would be required to provide a detailed evaluation of significant proposal deficiencies, an overall ranking compared to other proposals, and a summary of why it was denied. This bill would affect small business concerns seeking SBIR and STTR awards. These businesses, upon denial of a Phase I, II, or III award, would have a more structured process to receive feedback. They would have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions about the debriefing materials, and the agency would be required to respond to these questions within 14 business days. The bill, H.R. 10343, has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Analilia Mejia. Its next steps involve referral to the House Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill must be considered and passed by these committees before it can advance further in the legislative process for consideration by the full House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 10343 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10343. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10343?
- H.R. 10343 was sponsored by Rep. Mejia, Analilia [D-NJ-11] (D-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10343?
- Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, 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. (10 Sep 2026).
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