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H.R. 8881: SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

Passed HouseJun 23, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)May 19, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Jun 23, 2026
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Jun 3, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

72 points earned
  1. 1Brad Finstad R-MN SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2George Latimer D-NYCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Jun 23, 2026Passed the House by voice vote.
  2. May 19, 2026Introduced in the House by Brad Finstad.
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  1. Jun 24, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. 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)
  3. Jun 23, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4148-4149)
  4. Jun 23, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4148)
  5. Jun 23, 2026Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  6. Jun 23, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  7. Jun 23, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8881.
  8. Jun 23, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. Jun 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. Jun 23, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  11. Jun 3, 2026Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-681.
  12. Jun 3, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 594.
  13. May 20, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. May 20, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  15. May 19, 2026Introduced in House
  16. May 19, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.