HR 3239 - Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 3239

Title: Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act

Status: Introduced in House

Introduced: May 07, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act aims to support the commercialization of innovative research and technologies developed through federal research and development (R&D) funding. The bill seeks to streamline the process of transitioning promising research from the lab to the marketplace, ultimately driving economic growth and competitiveness.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a new "Research to Market" program within the Department of Commerce to provide grants and technical assistance to help researchers and small businesses commercialize federally-funded R&D.
• Requires federal agencies that fund R&D to set aside a minimum of 0.9% of their extramural research budgets for the new "Research to Market" program.
• Directs the National Science and Technology Council to develop a government-wide strategy for improving the commercialization of federally-funded research.
• Expands and enhances existing technology transfer and entrepreneurship programs at federal research agencies.
• Provides funding for university technology transfer offices to support patenting, licensing, and startup creation activities.

Affected Parties and Impacts

The bill is intended to benefit a range of stakeholders, including:
- Researchers and innovators working on federally-funded R&D projects
- Small businesses and startups seeking to commercialize new technologies
- Universities and research institutions that conduct significant amounts of federally-sponsored R&D
- The broader U.S. economy, by accelerating the commercialization of innovative products and services

By facilitating the transition of promising research to the marketplace, the bill aims to drive economic growth, create new jobs, and strengthen American competitiveness in key technology areas.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 7, 2025. It has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration. If passed by the House and Senate, and signed into law by the President, the new "Research to Market" program and other provisions would be implemented over the following 12-24 months.