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H.R. 915 · 119th Congress · Commerce

Small Business Technological Advancement Act

Authorizes Small Business Administration to finance software and cloud computing services for small businesses. AI-read

Passed a chamber Introduced May 19, 2026 Latest action Jul 13, 2026

What it does

This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to finance under the 7(a) loan program business software or cloud computing services that facilitate business operations, product or service delivery, payroll processing, human resources functions, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of inventory. Such software or services include business tools that utilize artificial intelligence.

The 7(a) loan program is the SBA's primary business loan program that provides loan guaranties for participating lenders to provide financing to small businesses that are otherwise unable obtain reasonable credit terms.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 3, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

DateQuestionParty split (yea)Result
Jun 24, 2026
House roll 586
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSmall Business Technological Advancement Act
D 208–0 · R 205–4 · I 1–0
Passed
414–4

Latest action

Jul 13, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.