H.R. 3679 · 119th Congress · House

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Jun 3, 25
Passed House
Feb 23, 26
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

14
  1. FEB 24, 2026Senate

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

  2. FEB 23, 2026Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)

  3. FEB 23, 2026House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. FEB 23, 2026House floor actions

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)

  5. FEB 23, 2026Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  6. FEB 23, 2026House floor actions

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.

  7. FEB 23, 2026House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H2244-2245)

    2244Yea
    2245Nay
    0NV
  8. FEB 23, 2026House floor actions

    Mr

    Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. FEB 20, 2026House floor actions

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.

  10. FEB 20, 2026Library of Congress

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.

    119Yea
    503Nay
    0NV
  11. JUN 11, 2025House committee actions

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

    35Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  12. JUN 11, 2025House committee actions

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  13. JUN 03, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  14. JUN 03, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

3

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Feb 24, 2026

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Science, Space, and Technology Committee

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Referred: Feb 20, 2026

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Science, Space, and Technology Committee

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Referred: Jun 11, 2025

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