Small Business Technological Advancement Act

Sponsored byRep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]MO· Introduced 4 February 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

13 July 2026·1 week ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 18 June 2026

Small Business Technological Act of 2025

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.

Timeline

17 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
13 July 2026 · IntroReferral
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 226).
24 June 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
24 June 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 226).
24 June 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
24 June 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227)
24 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
23 June 2026 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Williams (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
23 June 2026 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Williams (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
23 June 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.
23 June 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.
3 June 2026 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.
3 June 2026 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.
3 June 2026 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
3 June 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
3 June 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

3 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]MO

Cosponsors

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Democrat:Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]KY
Democrat:Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]IN
Democrat:Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV

Classification

Policy area

Commerce

Legislative subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftGovernment lending and loan guarantees

Committees

Small Business Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To4 Feb 2025
- Markup By20 May 2026
- Reported By3 Jun 2026
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To13 Jul 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-678

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