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Version 07 · Reported to House · Jun 3, 2026
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.
People & committees
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · R–MN
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4148)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4148)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8881.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4148-4149)
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 594.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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