Small Business Technological Advancement Act

U.S. Congress · HR915 · In Committee

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HR915 · U.S. Congress · In Committee

Introduced 2025-02-04. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Summary (plain-language)

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.

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Text versions

  • Introduced in House — 2025-02-04 — XML
  • Reported in House — 2026-06-03 — XML
  • Engrossed in House — 2026-06-24 — XML
  • Referred in Senate — 2026-07-13 — XML

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 915, Small Business Technological Act of 2025 — 2026-06-16
    Pursuant to 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee adopts as its own the cost estimate prepared by the Direc…

    Pursuant to 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee adopts as its own the cost estimate prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. At the time this report was filed, the Committee has requested but not received a cost estimate from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office.

    VIII. New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures

    Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section 308(a)(I) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee provides the following opinion and estimate with respect to new budget authority, entitlement authority, and tax expenditures. While the Committee has not received an estimate of new budget authority contained in the cost estimate prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee does not believe that there will be any new or increased costs attributable to this legislation.

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Action History

DateAction
2026-07-13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
2026-06-24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227)
2026-06-24Passed/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).
2026-06-24On 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).
2026-06-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-06-23Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-06-23Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142)
2026-06-23DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.
2026-06-23At 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.
2026-06-03Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
2026-06-03Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.
2026-05-20Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-05-20Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
2025-02-04Introduced in House
2025-02-04Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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