H.R. 3679Passed HouseSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Advanced technology and technological innovations · Computer security and identity theft · Computers and information technology
Key facts
Introduced: Jun 3, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 4
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Feb 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Summary
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
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.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Feb 24, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Feb 23, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 23, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
- Feb 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
- Feb 23, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.
- Feb 23, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)
- Feb 23, 2026Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Feb 20, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.
- Feb 20, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.
- Feb 20, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.
- Jun 11, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- Jun 11, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 3, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Jun 3, 2025Introduced in House
- Jun 3, 2025Introduced in House
Cosponsors
In the News
- How They Voted (Congress) - highlandscurrent.org
- Gil on the Hill February 2026 – Appropriations: Signed, Sealed… Will It Be Delivered? - Federation of American Scientists
- NIST bill for small business AI assistance passes House - FedScoop
- Babin, Lofgren Applaud Committee Passage of Four Bipartisan SST Bills - House.gov
- AOA supports reauthorizing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act - American Osteopathic Association | AOA
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