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

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement 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. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] Introduced June 3, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (4 D) Latest action February 24, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 24, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Feb 23, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Feb 23, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
  4. Feb 23, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.
  5. Feb 23, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)
  6. Feb 23, 2026 Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Feb 20, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.
  8. Feb 20, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.
  9. Jun 11, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
  10. Jun 11, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Jun 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  12. Jun 3, 2025 Introduced in House

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