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H.R. 3679119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Feb 24, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Introduced:
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NIST would create free, voluntary AI guidance for small businesses, distributed through SBA's support office network.
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The bill directs NIST to create materials on using artificial intelligence for small businesses, including technical standards, best practices, guides, and case studies. Resources must work across different business types, avoid favoring specific brands, align with international standards, and connect to other federal resources like cybersecurity education. NIST must update the materials at least every two years and report to Congress after four years on program progress and business feedback.
Small business owners would gain access to free, voluntary government guidance on AI. NIST would take on new responsibilities to create and maintain the materials, working with the Small Business Administration for distribution.
Use of the resources is entirely voluntary, with no requirement that businesses follow them, though NIST gains ongoing obligations to develop, update, and report on the program.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.