H.R. 3679 · Passed House · Science, Technology, Communications

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

Sponsor: Mike Collins (R-GA)

What it does

• Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop or identify resources to help small businesses address concerns about using artificial intelligence.
• Requires the resources to be generally applicable, technology neutral, and based on relevant voluntary international standards.
• Requires NIST to coordinate distribution with the Small Business Administration and to review and update the resources at least every two years.

Official summary

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop or identify resources for small businesses to address concerns relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Resources must be generally applicable, technology neutral, and based on relevant voluntary international standards, among other requirements. NIST must coordinate with the Small Business Administration with respect to the distribution of these resources. NIST must also review and update the resources at least biennially.

Latest action

Feb 24, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation