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H.R. 915 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 2 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Alford, Mark (R-MO) (Introduced 02/04/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.56 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/13/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (06/03/2026)
Small Business Technological Act of 2025
This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to finance under the 7(a) loan program business software or cloud computing services that facilitate business operations, product or service delivery, payroll processing, human resources functions, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of inventory. Such software or services include business tools that utilize artificial intelligence.
The 7(a) loan program is the SBA's primary business loan program that provides loan guaranties for participating lenders to provide financing to small businesses that are otherwise unable obtain reasonable credit terms.
119 HR 915 EH: Small Business Technological 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. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 915
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Technological Advancement Act.
2.Additional uses for small business administration business loans (a)In generalSection 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (38)Access to modern business softwareThe Administration may provide loans under this subsection to finance, in whole or in part, business software or cloud computing services, or any such technology, that facilitates business operations, product or service delivery, the processing, payment, or tracking of payroll expenses, human resources, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of supplies, inventory, records and expenses, including business tools that utilize artificial intelligence.. (b)Rule of constructionNothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall be construed to— (1)provide that loans made under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) before the date of enactment of this Act for the purposes described in paragraph (38) of such section 7(a), as added by subsection (a), were not permissible; (2)authorize the use of loans made under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) for research and development purposes; or (3)limit the definition of working capital under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.). Passed the House of Representatives June 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 915 IH: Small Business Technological Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-04 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. 915IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 4, 2025Mr. Alford (for himself and Ms. Lee of Nevada) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Technological Act of 2025.
2.Additional uses for small business administration business loans (a)In generalSection 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (38)Access to modern business softwareThe Administration may provide loans under this subsection to finance, in whole or in part, business software or cloud computing services, or any such technology, that facilitates business operations, product or service delivery, the processing, payment, or tracking of payroll expenses, human resources, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of supplies, inventory, records and expenses, including business tools that utilize artificial intelligence.. (b)Rule of constructionNothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall be construed to— (1)provide that loans made under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) before the date of enactment of this Act for the purposes described in paragraph (38) of such section 7(a), as added by subsection (a), were not permissible; (2)authorize the use of loans made under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) for research and development purposes; or (3)limit the definition of working capital under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.).
119 HR 915 : Small Business Technological Advancement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-13 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. 915IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 13, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipAN ACTTo authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Technological Advancement Act.2.Additional uses for small business administration business loans(a)In generalSection 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(38)Access to modern business softwareThe Administration may provide loans under this subsection to finance, in whole or in part, business software or cloud computing services, or any such technology, that facilitates business operations, product or service delivery, the processing, payment, or tracking of payroll expenses, human resources, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of supplies, inventory, records and expenses, including business tools that utilize artificial intelligence..(b)Rule of constructionNothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall be construed to—(1)provide that loans made under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) before the date of enactment of this Act for the purposes described in paragraph (38) of such section 7(a), as added by subsection (a), were not permissible;(2)authorize the use of loans made under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) for research and development purposes; or(3)limit the definition of working capital under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.).Passed the House of Representatives June 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 915 RH: Small Business Technological Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-03 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 591119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 915[Report No. 119–678]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 4, 2025Mr. Alford (for himself and Ms. Lee of Nevada) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessJune 3, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Mrvan and Mr. McGarveyJune 3, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Technological Act of 2025.2.Additional uses for small business administration business loans(a)In generalSection 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(38)Access to modern business softwareThe Administration may provide loans under this subsection to finance, in whole or in part, business software or cloud computing services, or any such technology, that facilitates business operations, product or service delivery, the processing, payment, or tracking of payroll expenses, human resources, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of supplies, inventory, records and expenses, including business tools that utilize artificial intelligence..(b)Rule of constructionNothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall be construed to—(1)provide that loans made under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) before the date of enactment of this Act for the purposes described in paragraph (38) of such section 7(a), as added by subsection (a), were not permissible;(2)authorize the use of loans made under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) for research and development purposes; or(3)limit the definition of working capital under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.).June 3, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/04/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. |
| 05/20/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/20/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0. |
| 06/03/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678. |
| 06/03/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678. |
| 06/03/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591. |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142) |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915. |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Williams (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. |
| 06/24/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227) |
| 06/24/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 226). |
| 06/24/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 226). |
| 06/24/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/13/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Small Business Technological Advancement Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Small Business Technological Advancement Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Small Business Technological Advancement Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Small Business Technological Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Small Business Technological Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee | 07/13/2026 Referred To |
| House - Small Business Committee | 06/03/2026 Reported By |
| House - Small Business Committee | 05/20/2026 Markup By |
| House - Small Business Committee | 02/04/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Commerce
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