119th Congress
H.R. 8881
SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Brad Finstad(R-MN)
- Introduced
- May 19, 2026
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Committees
- House Committee on Small Business; Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- George Latimer (D-NY)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. - Jun 23, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4148) - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 23, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8881. - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4148-4149) - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Jun 3, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 594. - Jun 3, 2026 · House
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681. - May 20, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0. - May 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - May 19, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. - May 19, 2026
Introduced in House