Legis Daily

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-3679| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develop or identify, and then disseminate, resources specifically tailored for small businesses regarding artificial intelligence (AI). Subject to the availability of appropriations, these resources are designed to assist small businesses in the understanding, adoption, or integration of AI technologies. Such resources may encompass technical standards, best practices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, or processes . NIST must ensure these resources are broadly applicable, technology-neutral, and include elements that promote a basic understanding and identification of proper AI use cases, along with practical application case studies. The Director is also required to review and update these resources at least every two years. Dissemination efforts will be coordinated with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) through its resource partners, and the use of these resources will be entirely voluntary. Finally, NIST must submit a report to Congress within four years detailing the development, dissemination, and use of these AI resources, including feedback and recommendations for future actions.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9197
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Jun 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Feb 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.
Feb 20, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 23, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Feb 23, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)
Feb 23, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.
Feb 23, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 23, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
Feb 23, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 23, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
Feb 23, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9197
    Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act


  • June 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.


  • February 20, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.


  • February 20, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.


  • February 23, 2026
    Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 23, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • February 23, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)


  • February 23, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.


  • February 23, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 23, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)


  • February 23, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 23, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)


  • February 23, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 24, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsSmall businessTechnology transfer and commercialization

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-3679| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This legislation mandates that the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develop or identify, and then disseminate, resources specifically tailored for small businesses regarding artificial intelligence (AI). Subject to the availability of appropriations, these resources are designed to assist small businesses in the understanding, adoption, or integration of AI technologies. Such resources may encompass technical standards, best practices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, or processes . NIST must ensure these resources are broadly applicable, technology-neutral, and include elements that promote a basic understanding and identification of proper AI use cases, along with practical application case studies. The Director is also required to review and update these resources at least every two years. Dissemination efforts will be coordinated with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) through its resource partners, and the use of these resources will be entirely voluntary. Finally, NIST must submit a report to Congress within four years detailing the development, dissemination, and use of these AI resources, including feedback and recommendations for future actions.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9197
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Jun 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Feb 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.
Feb 20, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 23, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Feb 23, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)
Feb 23, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.
Feb 23, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 23, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
Feb 23, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 23, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
Feb 23, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9197
    Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act


  • June 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.


  • February 20, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.


  • February 20, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.


  • February 23, 2026
    Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 23, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • February 23, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)


  • February 23, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.


  • February 23, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 23, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)


  • February 23, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 23, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)


  • February 23, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 24, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsSmall businessTechnology transfer and commercialization