While there are major disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over what changes should be made to the programs, innovative American small businesses shouldn't be punished by having their funding and research project disrupted while Congress works toward a compromise agreement.  Both Republicans and Democrats in the House supported this extension, and it is essential that the Senate comes together and adopt HR 5100 to give negotiators the time they need to come together on a bill.

Please take a few moments TODAY to urge your Senators to support HR 5100 and make sure that your Representatives continue to support the bill to make sure that high-tech small businesses are not excluded from government-funded R&D work while Congress continues to negotiate over legislation.