Reviews the small business innovation research program within major Federal R&D agencies, created by P.L. 97-219, the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982, to increase participation of small innovative companies in federally funded R&D. Discusses and compares reauthorization legislation in the 111th and 112th Congresses, and addresses related issues. This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 11-RS-22865e in the 2011 issue.
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