SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
SBA: Reporting on Artificial Intelligence Use
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Small Business for review. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by committee members. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and focuses on government transparency, which helps its chances. However, many oversight bills like this struggle to get a full vote in a busy schedule.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Small Business Administration to tell Congress how it uses artificial intelligence and machine learning. The agency would have to submit a report every year explaining the benefits and risks of using these technologies in its daily work.
- The report must explain how the agency keeps humans involved in important decisions. It also needs to show how the agency decides which tasks are safe for computers to handle and which ones still need a person to do them correctly.
- The goal is to make sure the government uses new technology responsibly. By checking if these tools actually improve customer service or productivity, the agency can decide if they are worth the cost and effort to keep using.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8881.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Votes
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
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