SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary
Requires the SBA to report each year on its use of AI and machine learning, covering benefits, risks, risk management and keeping humans involved in decisions. The SBA must also brief the House and Senate small business committees on each report.
Model-rated AI relevance 80%: It governs how a federal agency uses AI. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)
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Brad FinstadRepublicanMNData as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. What changed
Progress
Introduced
May 19, 2026
Reported by committee
May 20, 2026
Passed House
Jun 23, 2026
Passed Senate
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Became law
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Latest action · June 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Recorded votes
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What members said
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Jacobs argues Congress should pursue both AI innovation and safety guardrails, addressing societal, model, deployer, and impact-level risks rather than prioritizing speed over safety.
Source ↗Clarke reintroduced legislation requiring disclosure when generative AI is used in political advertising to protect election transparency.
Source ↗Ricketts supports strengthening American AI innovation and export controls on chips to China while backing 'commonsense guardrails' for safety without stifling innovation.
Source ↗Ocasio-Cortez and colleagues urge the FAA to pause its AI air traffic management tool until safety testing, oversight, and accountability questions are answered.
Source ↗Blunt Rochester describes meetings with AI experts and OpenAI leadership to discuss national security threats and recent AI safety issues, without stating a specific policy position.
Source ↗Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.
Source ↗Barrett introduced legislation creating a Cabinet-level federal office to oversee AI and emerging technology threats and ensure strong guardrails.
Source ↗Latta called for federal safety standards via the SELF DRIVE Act to enable safe deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Source ↗Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z