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LEGISLATION/H.R. 8881

SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

119-HR-8881119th CongressIntroduced May 19, 2026Commerce
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Sponsor

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1](R-MN-1)
1 cosponsor

Summary

SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to annually report on the SBA's use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The report must include information about (1) the benefits and risks posed by the SBA's use of artificial intelligence and machine learning; and (2) measures that the SBA can take to identify, evaluate, and manage such benefits and risks, including explanations of how the SBA can retain human involvement in decisions informed by the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning.

Additionally, not later than 30 days after submitting each report, the SBA must brief the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship about the report.

Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment information and archives

Actions (15)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 24, 2026Senate
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4148)
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2026Library of Congress
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8881.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4148-4149)
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 594.
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681.
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681.
Jun 3, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 20, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026Library of Congress
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