Small Business Technological Advancement Act
- Introduced Feb 4
- Committee Feb 4
- Passed House Jun 24
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Jun 24, 2026Next: Senate vote
107d ago Jul 13, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Final votes
House 414-4
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Votes
House roll 226
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
R 205-4 D 208-0 I 1-0
414-4
Passed
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Summary
Small Business Technological Act of 2025
Full summary2 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Jun 3, 2026
Summary versions
- Reported to HouseJun 3, 2026
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Jul 13, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jun 24, 2026
- HouseOn 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).Jun 24, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227)Jun 24, 2026
- HouseAt 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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.Jun 23, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.Jun 23, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142)Jun 23, 2026
- HouseMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Jun 23, 2026
- HouseReported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.Jun 3, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.Jun 3, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldMay 20, 2026
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.May 20, 2026
All actions14
- HouseIntroduced in HouseFeb 4, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.Feb 4, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateJul 13, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseJun 24, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseJun 3, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship CommitteeReferred To Jul 13, 2026
- House Small Business CommitteeReported By Jun 3, 2026Markup By, May 20, 2026Referred To, Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors3 cosponsors
- Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO-4)Sponsor, Feb 4, 2025
- Susie Lee (D-NV-3)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Frank Mrvan (D-IN-1)Joined Dec 18, 2025
- Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-3)Joined May 19, 2026
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 915, Small Business Technological Act of 2025Jun 16, 2026As reported by the House Committee on Small Business on June 3, 2026
- H. Rept. 119-678Committee report
Titles3
Short titles
- Small Business Technological Advancement ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- Small Business Technological Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Official titles
- To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects4
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftGovernment lending and loan guarantees
Related bills1
- S. 305 119th, Related bill Small Business Technological Act of 2025
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.