SBA AI Adoption Reporting Act of 2026

Bill Number: H.R. 8664
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Commerce
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Last Updated: 2026-05-20T19:23:53Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to implement specific recommendations from a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on artificial intelligence (AI) uses and risks in small business contracting and innovation research. It aims to promote transparency by mandating SBA policies for disclosing AI use.

Key Provisions

Implementation of GAO Recommendations: The SBA Administrator, through the Chief Information Officer (CIO), must act on recommendations in the GAO report titled Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Risks for Small Business Contracting and Innovation Research (GAO-26-107828, published May 4, 2026).
Implementation Plan Submission: Within 45 days of enactment, SBA must submit a detailed plan to the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The plan outlines:
Actions to create and enforce policies/procedures for disclosing AI use and consideration within SBA.
Alignment with:
Section 7225 of the Advancing American AI Act (a law requiring federal AI transparency).
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum M-25-21, "Accelerating Federal Use of AI Through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust" (or successors), which guides federal AI practices.
Specific policy elements:
Clear definitions of roles and responsibilities for collecting, summarizing, and publicly sharing AI use cases (real-world examples of AI application).
Documentation of policy rollout and major decisions.
Timelines: The plan must include timelines for all required actions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

No direct amendments to prior laws, but enforces compliance with existing frameworks like the Advancing American AI Act and OMB guidance by requiring SBA-specific AI disclosure policies.
Introduces a mandatory 45-day deadline for an actionable plan, creating new accountability for SBA on AI transparency.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: SBA must invest resources in policy development, documentation, and reporting, potentially standardizing AI governance across its operations (e.g., loans, contracting, innovation programs).
Citizens/Small Businesses: Increases transparency on how SBA uses AI, helping small businesses understand AI's role in federal contracting and innovation support, which could build trust and reduce risks.
International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though it aligns U.S. federal AI practices with broader governance standards.

Main Stakeholders Affected

SBA (Administrator and CIO): Directly responsible for implementation.
Congressional Committees: House Small Business Committee and Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee receive oversight reports.
Small Businesses: Benefit from clearer AI disclosure in SBA programs.
GAO and OMB: Their prior work is codified as requirements.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Strengthens federal AI accountability under existing statutes; non-compliance could invite congressional oversight or GAO audits.
Constitutional: Supports Article I congressional authority over executive agencies by mandating reports to committees.
Political: Promotes bipartisan AI governance in small business policy; positions SBA as a leader in federal AI transparency without new funding or major overhauls.

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Sponsor

Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

Recent Actions

2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
2026-05-04: Introduced in House
2026-05-04: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

Small Business Administration Artificial Intelligence Adoption Reporting Act of 2026 — issued 2026-05-04 — PDF (3 pages)