AI for Main Street Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Jan 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
What this bill does
H.R. 5764, the "AI for Main Street Act," would amend the Small Business Act to add artificial intelligence assistance to the list of services provided by small business development centers (SBDCs). Specifically, it directs these centers to help small businesses evaluate and use AI in their operations, including providing information, guidance, and training on best practices; using AI to plan for disruptions, protect data and intellectual property, improve cybersecurity, meet regulatory requirements, and build customer trust; and incorporating AI into day-to-day business functions. Centers would also conduct outreach on AI use where practical. The bill adopts the definition of "artificial intelligence" used in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020.
The bill primarily affects small business owners who use SBDCs—federally supported centers that offer counseling and training—and the centers themselves, which would take on new AI-related advisory responsibilities. It does not create new funding; the bill specifies that no additional federal money is authorized to carry out its provisions, meaning centers would need to incorporate this work within existing budgets.
The bill passed the House on January 20, 2026, by a vote of 395-14 under a suspension of the rules, indicating broad bipartisan support. It next goes to the Senate for consideration; if the Senate passes it (potentially with changes) and it is signed by the President, it would become law.
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Official summary
AI for Main Street Act
This bill requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in evaluating artificial intelligence, including by providing best practices for using artificial intelligence and guidance about using artificial intelligence to plan for unexpected circumstances.
Timeline
26 Jan 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5764 do?
- H.R. 5764, the "AI for Main Street Act," would amend the Small Business Act to add artificial intelligence assistance to the list of services provided by small business development centers (SBDCs). Specifically, it directs these centers to help small businesses evaluate and use AI in their operations, including providing information, guidance, and training on best practices; using AI to plan for disruptions, protect data and intellectual property, improve cybersecurity, meet regulatory requirements, and build customer trust; and incorporating AI into day-to-day business functions. Centers would also conduct outreach on AI use where practical. The bill adopts the definition of "artificial intelligence" used in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. The bill primarily affects small business owners who use SBDCs—federally supported centers that offer counseling and training—and the centers themselves, which would take on new AI-related advisory responsibilities. It does not create new funding; the bill specifies that no additional federal money is authorized to carry out its provisions, meaning centers would need to incorporate this work within existing budgets. The bill passed the House on January 20, 2026, by a vote of 395-14 under a suspension of the rules, indicating broad bipartisan support. It next goes to the Senate for consideration; if the Senate passes it (potentially with changes) and it is signed by the President, it would become law.
- Has H.R. 5764 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5764. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5764?
- H.R. 5764 was sponsored by Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5764?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (26 Jan 2026).
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