Mike Collins (R-GA)
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act," directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create tools for small businesses to use artificial intelligence. The Director must develop or identify resources such as technical standards, best practices, and case studies. These resources are intended to help small businesses understand, adopt, or integrate artificial intelligence technology. The Director is also required to review and update these resources at least every two years. Additionally, the Director must coordinate with the Small Business Administration to distribute these materials. Finally, a report on the development and use of these resources must be submitted to specific Congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill specifically mandates the creation of AI adoption resources for small businesses.
- Scored +7
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides direct support through technological resources for small business owners.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill emphasizes incorporating cybersecurity risk management into AI resources.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Resource Development for Small Businesses: The Director will develop or identify resources including technical standards, best practices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, or processes to help small businesses understand, adopt, or integrate artificial intelligence (Section 2, paragraph (h)(1)).
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Practical Application Guidance: The resources are required to include case studies of practical application across various business sizes and types to aid understanding (Section 2, paragraph (h)(2)(C)).
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Technology Accessibility: The resources must be technology-neutral and relevant to technologies that are accessible and suitable for small businesses (Section 2, paragraph (h)(2)(D)).
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Risk Management and Security Integration: The resources will include recommendations and references to existing Federal educational resources, such as risk management frameworks regarding privacy and cybersecurity (Section 2, paragraph (h)(2)(F)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Budgetary Dependency: The development of these resources is subject to the availability of appropriations (Section 2, paragraph (h)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill specifically mandates the creation of AI adoption resources for small businesses. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Empowering small businesses with technology can drive overall economic productivity. Is this likely to create jobs? — Providing AI resources may help small businesses grow and hire more staff. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The focus on risk management and privacy helps protect the broader consumer ecosystem.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides direct support through technological resources for small business owners.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs NIST to develop and update technical AI resources. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill includes recommendations regarding privacy risk management frameworks.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill incorporates privacy risk management frameworks into its technical resources. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires Congressional reporting on the development and use of AI resources. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the responsibilities of NIST in the realm of artificial intelligence.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill emphasizes incorporating cybersecurity risk management into AI resources.
- 2/24/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2/23/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3679.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)
- Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2/20/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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