SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 by Rep. Brad Finstad
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Jun 24, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Jun 23, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4148)
- Jun 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4148)
- Jun 23, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 23, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8881.
- Jun 23, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4148-4149)
- Jun 23, 2026Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 3, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 594.
- Jun 3, 2026Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681.
- May 20, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- May 20, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 19, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- May 19, 2026Introduced in House