H.R. 8881: SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-05-19 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-24 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-06-03):
SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to annually report on the SBA's use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The report must include information about (1) the benefits and risks posed by the SBA's use of artificial intelligence and machine learning; and (2) measures that the SBA can take to identify, evaluate, and manage such benefits and risks, including explanations of how the SBA can retain human involvement in decisions informed by the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning.
Additionally, not later than 30 days after submitting each report, the SBA must brief the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship about the report.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| George Latimer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2026-05-19 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8881?
H.R. 8881 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026.
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