Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

119 HR 3679 EH: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 3679

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act.

2.Resources for small businesses to utilize artificial intelligenceSection 22A of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278h–1) is amended— (1)by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2)by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: (h)Development of resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence (1)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Director shall, in carrying out subsection (a), develop or identify, and disseminate (in accordance with paragraph (4)), resources for small business concerns (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) relating to artificial intelligence. Such resources may include technical standards, best practices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, or processes for the understanding, adoption, or integration of artificial intelligence. (2)RequirementsThe Director shall ensure that the resources described in paragraph (1) satisfy the following: (A)Are generally applicable and usable by a wide range of small business concerns. (B)Include elements that promote basic understanding, identification, and adoption of proper use cases of artificial intelligence. (C)Include case studies of practical application across a range of business sizes and types. (D)Are technology-neutral and relevant to technologies that are accessible and suitable for small businesses. (E)Are based on international voluntary standards as applicable, and are consistent with the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.). (F)Include recommendations and references to existing Federal educational resources, including the risk management framework under subsection (c), privacy and cybersecurity risk management frameworks established by the Institute, and activities relating to the national cybersecurity awareness and education program under section 303 of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (15 U.S.C. 7443). (3)Review and update of resourcesNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection and not less frequently than once every two years thereafter, the Director shall carry out the following: (A)Review the resources described in paragraph (1). (B)Update such resources as the Director considers appropriate. (4)Dissemination and use of training resourcesThe Director shall coordinate with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration regarding the distribution and use through the resource partners of the Small Business Administration of the resources described in paragraph (1). (5)Voluntary resourcesThe use of the resources described in paragraph (1) shall be considered voluntary. (6)Report (A)In generalNot later than four years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the development, identification, dissemination, and use of the resources described in paragraph (1), including updates made pursuant to paragraph (3). (B)ContentsThe report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following: (i)A list of the resources described in paragraph (1), including updates made pursuant to paragraph (3). (ii)Relevant feedback from recipients of such resources, and disseminators of such resources pursuant to paragraph (4). (iii)Recommendations to Congress for further actions to help with the utilization of artificial intelligence by small business concerns.. Passed the House of Representatives February 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 3679 IH: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3679IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 3, 2025Mr. Collins (for himself and Ms. Stevens) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyA BILLTo require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act.

2.Resources for small businesses to utilize artificial intelligenceSection 22A of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278h–1) is amended— (1)by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2)by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: (h)Development of resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence (1)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Director shall, in carrying out subsection (a), develop or identify, and disseminate (in accordance with paragraph (4)), resources for small business concerns (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) relating to artificial intelligence. Such resources may include technical standards, best practices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, or processes for the understanding, adoption, or integration of artificial intelligence. (2)RequirementsThe Director shall ensure that the resources described in paragraph (1) satisfy the following: (A)Are generally applicable and usable by a wide range of small business concerns. (B)Include elements that promote basic understanding, identification, and adoption of proper use cases of artificial intelligence. (C)Include case studies of practical application across a range of business sizes and types. (D)Are technology-neutral and relevant to technologies that are accessible and suitable for small businesses. (E)Are based on international voluntary standards as applicable, and are consistent with the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.). (F)Include recommendations and references to existing Federal educational resources, including the risk management framework under subsection (c) and activities relating to the national cybersecurity awareness and education program under section 303 of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (15 U.S.C. 7443). (3)Review and update of resourcesNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection and not less frequently than once every two years thereafter, the Director shall carry out the following: (A)Review the resources described in paragraph (1). (B)Update such resources as the Director considers appropriate. (4)Dissemination and use of training resourcesThe Director shall coordinate with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration regarding the distribution and use through the resource partners of the Small Business Administration of the resources described in paragraph (1). (5)Voluntary resourcesThe use of the resources described in paragraph (1) shall be considered voluntary. (6)Report (A)In generalNot later than four years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the development, identification, dissemination, and use of the resources described in paragraph (1), including updates made pursuant to paragraph (3). (B)ContentsThe report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following: (i)A list of the resources described in paragraph (1), including updates made pursuant to paragraph (3). (ii)Relevant feedback from recipients of such resources, and disseminators of such resources pursuant to paragraph (4). (iii)Recommendations to Congress for further actions to help with the utilization of artificial intelligence by small business concerns..

119 HR 3679 : Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3679IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 24, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act.2.Resources for small businesses to utilize artificial intelligenceSection 22A of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278h–1) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and(2)by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:(h)Development of resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence(1)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Director shall, in carrying out subsection (a), develop or identify, and disseminate (in accordance with paragraph (4)), resources for small business concerns (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) relating to artificial intelligence. Such resources may include technical standards, best practices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, or processes for the understanding, adoption, or integration of artificial intelligence.(2)RequirementsThe Director shall ensure that the resources described in paragraph (1) satisfy the following:(A)Are generally applicable and usable by a wide range of small business concerns.(B)Include elements that promote basic understanding, identification, and adoption of proper use cases of artificial intelligence.(C)Include case studies of practical application across a range of business sizes and types.(D)Are technology-neutral and relevant to technologies that are accessible and suitable for small businesses.(E)Are based on international voluntary standards as applicable, and are consistent with the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.).(F)Include recommendations and references to existing Federal educational resources, including the risk management framework under subsection (c), privacy and cybersecurity risk management frameworks established by the Institute, and activities relating to the national cybersecurity awareness and education program under section 303 of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (15 U.S.C. 7443).(3)Review and update of resourcesNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection and not less frequently than once every two years thereafter, the Director shall carry out the following:(A)Review the resources described in paragraph (1).(B)Update such resources as the Director considers appropriate.(4)Dissemination and use of training resourcesThe Director shall coordinate with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration regarding the distribution and use through the resource partners of the Small Business Administration of the resources described in paragraph (1).(5)Voluntary resourcesThe use of the resources described in paragraph (1) shall be considered voluntary.(6)Report(A)In generalNot later than four years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the development, identification, dissemination, and use of the resources described in paragraph (1), including updates made pursuant to paragraph (3).(B)ContentsThe report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:(i)A list of the resources described in paragraph (1), including updates made pursuant to paragraph (3).(ii)Relevant feedback from recipients of such resources, and disseminators of such resources pursuant to paragraph (4).(iii)Recommendations to Congress for further actions to help with the utilization of artificial intelligence by small business concerns..Passed the House of Representatives February 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 3679 RH: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 429119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3679[Report No. 119–503]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 3, 2025Mr. Collins (for himself and Ms. Stevens) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyFebruary 20, 2026Additional sponsors: Ms. Gillen, Mr. Vindman, and Mr. GottheimerFebruary 20, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 3, 2025A BILLTo require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act.2.Resources for small businesses to utilize artificial intelligenceSection 22A of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278h–1) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and(2)by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:(h)Development of resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence(1)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Director shall, in carrying out subsection (a), develop or identify, and disseminate (in accordance with paragraph (4)), resources for small business concerns (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) relating to artificial intelligence. Such resources may include technical standards, best practices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, or processes for the understanding, adoption, or integration of artificial intelligence.(2)RequirementsThe Director shall ensure that the resources described in paragraph (1) satisfy the following:(A)Are generally applicable and usable by a wide range of small business concerns.(B)Include elements that promote basic understanding, identification, and adoption of proper use cases of artificial intelligence.(C)Include case studies of practical application across a range of business sizes and types.(D)Are technology-neutral and relevant to technologies that are accessible and suitable for small businesses.(E)Are based on international voluntary standards as applicable, and are consistent with the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.).(F)Include recommendations and references to existing Federal educational resources, including the risk management framework under subsection (c), privacy and cybersecurity risk management frameworks established by the Institute, and activities relating to the national cybersecurity awareness and education program under section 303 of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (15 U.S.C. 7443).(3)Review and update of resourcesNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection and not less frequently than once every two years thereafter, the Director shall carry out the following:(A)Review the resources described in paragraph (1).(B)Update such resources as the Director considers appropriate.(4)Dissemination and use of training resourcesThe Director shall coordinate with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration regarding the distribution and use through the resource partners of the Small Business Administration of the resources described in paragraph (1).(5)Voluntary resourcesThe use of the resources described in paragraph (1) shall be considered voluntary.(6)Report(A)In generalNot later than four years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the development, identification, dissemination, and use of the resources described in paragraph (1), including updates made pursuant to paragraph (3).(B)ContentsThe report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:(i)A list of the resources described in paragraph (1), including updates made pursuant to paragraph (3).(ii)Relevant feedback from recipients of such resources, and disseminators of such resources pursuant to paragraph (4).(iii)Recommendations to Congress for further actions to help with the utilization of artificial intelligence by small business concerns..February 20, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed