AI for Main Street Act
Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary
Requires Small Business Development Centers to help small businesses evaluate AI, including best practices and guidance on using AI to plan for unexpected circumstances.
Model-rated AI relevance 60%: An AI-focused business assistance program with little regulatory weight. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)
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Mark AlfordRepublicanMOData as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. What changed
Progress
Introduced
Oct 17, 2025
Reported by committee
Nov 18, 2025
Passed House
Jan 20, 2026
Passed Senate
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Became law
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Latest action · January 26, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Recorded votes
Floor votes carry every member's position; committee tallies carry totals only.
What members said
Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics.
Young promotes his AI for Main Street Act to help small businesses adopt AI and calls for a regulatory environment that supports innovation and growth.
Source ↗Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z