Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026
Latest action (12 Feb 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 3888, the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Commerce, working through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and its regional Centers, to develop training resources and toolkits within one year of enactment to help small businesses adopt artificial intelligence and related emerging technologies, such as quantum-hybrid computing. These materials would cover practical topics like prompt engineering, access to credit, financial management, cybersecurity, marketing, supply chain management, government contracting, and exporting. The Secretary would review and update the resources periodically and could establish a grant program to fund AI training providers for small businesses.
The bill particularly targets small businesses in rural, Tribal, or underserved communities and those in advanced manufacturing. It requires coordination with the Small Business Administration to distribute the materials through existing SBA resource partners, including small business development centers, women's business centers, SCORE, veteran business opportunity centers, and Apex Accelerators. The Commerce Department would report to relevant congressional committees on development and use of the resources, including measurable effects on small business revenues, sales, and employment. All authorities under the Act would expire three years after enactment.
The bill was introduced by Senator Jerry Moran, with Senator Cantwell as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on February 12, 2026. It has not yet received a committee vote or floor action, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on February 12, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 3888 do?
- S. 3888, the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Commerce, working through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and its regional Centers, to develop training resources and toolkits within one year of enactment to help small businesses adopt artificial intelligence and related emerging technologies, such as quantum-hybrid computing. These materials would cover practical topics like prompt engineering, access to credit, financial management, cybersecurity, marketing, supply chain management, government contracting, and exporting. The Secretary would review and update the resources periodically and could establish a grant program to fund AI training providers for small businesses. The bill particularly targets small businesses in rural, Tribal, or underserved communities and those in advanced manufacturing. It requires coordination with the Small Business Administration to distribute the materials through existing SBA resource partners, including small business development centers, women's business centers, SCORE, veteran business opportunity centers, and Apex Accelerators. The Commerce Department would report to relevant congressional committees on development and use of the resources, including measurable effects on small business revenues, sales, and employment. All authorities under the Act would expire three years after enactment. The bill was introduced by Senator Jerry Moran, with Senator Cantwell as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on February 12, 2026. It has not yet received a committee vote or floor action, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has S. 3888 become law?
- Not yet. As of 12 Feb 2026, S. 3888 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 3888?
- S. 3888 was sponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] (Republican-KS), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3888?
- Introduced (12 Feb 2026).
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