NIST to develop AI guidance materials for small businesses
Passed one chamberH.R. 3679Latest action
Sponsor: Mike Collins · Representative · GA
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Official title: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
119th Congress
Topics: AI & technology
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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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 3, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Feb 24, 2026
- The president's desk
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.