HR 8881 119th Congress

SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Sponsors

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

R — MN

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.

Actions

2026-06-24T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

2026-06-23T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4148)

2026-06-23T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2026-06-23T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-06-23T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8881.

2026-06-23T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4148-4149)

2026-06-23T00:00:00

Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2026-06-03T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 594.

2026-06-03T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681.

2026-06-03T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681.

2026-05-20T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.

2026-05-20T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-05-19T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

2026-05-19T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2026-05-19T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Commerce

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