SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
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Latest action (24 Jun 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
What this bill does
The "SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026" would require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on how the agency uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. These reports would detail the benefits and risks of using AI and machine learning in the SBA's work, and suggest ways the Administrator can identify, evaluate, and manage these aspects. The reports would also cover how to keep human involvement in important decisions informed by AI, what AI can and cannot reliably do, and how to choose appropriate AI tools.
This bill specifically affects the Small Business Administration and its Administrator. The reports would be submitted to the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. After submitting each report, the Administrator would also need to provide a briefing on its contents to these committees.
The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and has passed the House of Representatives. Its next step is consideration by the Senate.
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Official summary
SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to annually report on the SBA's use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The report must include information about (1) the benefits and risks posed by the SBA's use of artificial intelligence and machine learning; and (2) measures that the SBA can take to identify, evaluate, and manage such benefits and risks, including explanations of how the SBA can retain human involvement in decisions informed by the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning.
Additionally, not later than 30 days after submitting each report, the SBA must brief the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship about the report.
Timeline
24 Jun 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8881 do?
- The "SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026" would require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on how the agency uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. These reports would detail the benefits and risks of using AI and machine learning in the SBA's work, and suggest ways the Administrator can identify, evaluate, and manage these aspects. The reports would also cover how to keep human involvement in important decisions informed by AI, what AI can and cannot reliably do, and how to choose appropriate AI tools. This bill specifically affects the Small Business Administration and its Administrator. The reports would be submitted to the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. After submitting each report, the Administrator would also need to provide a briefing on its contents to these committees. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and has passed the House of Representatives. Its next step is consideration by the Senate.
- Has H.R. 8881 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8881. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8881?
- H.R. 8881 was sponsored by Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8881?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (24 Jun 2026).
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