Federal · 119th Congress
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Summary
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop or identify resources for small businesses to address concerns relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Resources must be generally applicable, technology neutral, and based on relevant voluntary international standards, among other requirements.
NIST must coordinate with the Small Business Administration with respect to the distribution of these resources. NIST must also review and update the resources at least biennially.
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Other titles2
To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history12
Feb 24, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 23, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 23, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
Feb 23, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.
Feb 23, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)
Feb 23, 2026
House · FloorMr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 20, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.
Feb 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.
Jun 11, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Jun 11, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 3, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 24, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 23, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 20, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 3, 2025