AI for Main Street Act
USA119th CongressHR-5764| House
| Updated: 1/26/2026
Mark Alford
Republican Representative
Missouri
Cosponsors (4)
Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill amends the Small Business Act to require Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to assist small businesses with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). SBDCs will provide information, guidance, and training on integrating AI into operations, including best practices for cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance. They are also tasked with conducting outreach to small businesses regarding AI adoption. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" within the Act by referencing existing federal law. Notably, no additional funding is authorized to implement these new requirements.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-403.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H931-932)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5764.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H940)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 14 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H931)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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AI for Main Street Act
USA119th CongressHR-5764| House
| Updated: 1/26/2026
This bill amends the Small Business Act to require Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to assist small businesses with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). SBDCs will provide information, guidance, and training on integrating AI into operations, including best practices for cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance. They are also tasked with conducting outreach to small businesses regarding AI adoption. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" within the Act by referencing existing federal law. Notably, no additional funding is authorized to implement these new requirements.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-403.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H931-932)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5764.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H940)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 14 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H931)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Mark Alford
Republican Representative
Missouri
Cosponsors (4)
Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Commerce
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