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SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8881| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
George Latimer (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Small Business Act to mandate that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) report on the agency's use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Specifically, the Administrator must submit annual reports to the House and Senate Committees on Small Business, detailing the current application of AI/ML, the associated benefits and risks, and measures to effectively identify, evaluate, and manage these aspects. These reports must also explain how the Administrator plans to retain human involvement in important decisions informed by AI/ML, identify tasks suitable for AI/ML, and determine the appropriateness and effectiveness of specific AI/ML tools for various functions. Following the submission of each annual report, the Administrator is required to provide a briefing to the aforementioned congressional committees to discuss the report's contents and findings.
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Timeline
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 20, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • May 20, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • May 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8881| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This legislation amends the Small Business Act to mandate that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) report on the agency's use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Specifically, the Administrator must submit annual reports to the House and Senate Committees on Small Business, detailing the current application of AI/ML, the associated benefits and risks, and measures to effectively identify, evaluate, and manage these aspects. These reports must also explain how the Administrator plans to retain human involvement in important decisions informed by AI/ML, identify tasks suitable for AI/ML, and determine the appropriateness and effectiveness of specific AI/ML tools for various functions. Following the submission of each annual report, the Administrator is required to provide a briefing to the aforementioned congressional committees to discuss the report's contents and findings.
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Timeline
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 20, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • May 20, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • May 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
George Latimer (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted