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