Passed House. Latest step, Jan 26, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The House passed it 395–14.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 2 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 5764 would change 2 sections of existing law, and would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jan 26, 2026).
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H.R. 5764Bill
Sec. 2(a)In general5 changes
Sec. 2(b)Conforming amendment1 change
Sec. 3Compliance with CUTGOnew law
15 U.S.C. 648Small business development center program authorization
15 U.S.C. 648 Small business development center program authorization
(c) Problem-solving assistance; development center extension services; staff and access requirements; assistance services; changing services for evolving needs; qualified small business vendors; non-profit entities; cooperation with regional and local offices, etc.; information sharing system added to · Sec. 2(a) · see the words
(T) providing information and assistance to small business concerns with respect to establishing drug-free workplace programs on or before October 1, 2006; and
The bill says: in subparagraph (T), by striking "and" at the end;
The bill says: in the first subparagraph (U) (relating to encouraging and assisting the provision of succession planning), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon;
The bill says: by redesignating the second subparagraph (U) (relating to providing training in conjunction with the United States Patent and Trademark Office) as subparagraph (V);
(W) assisting small business concerns in evaluating artificial intelligence concerning operations, including by—(i) providing information, guidance, and training to small business concerns on the use of artificial intelligence, including—(I) best practices for using artificial intelligence;(II) using artificial intelligence to plan for unexpected circumstances, protect data and intellectual property, improve cybersecurity, facilitate regulatory compliance, and improve customer trust; and(III) incorporating artificial intelligence into business operations; and(ii) conducting outreach to the extent practical to small business concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
(gg) Artificial intelligence.— In this Act, the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given such term in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
The bill says: Section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.
What it does
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AI for Main Street Act
This bill requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in evaluating artificial intelligence, including by providing best practices for using artificial intelligence and guidance about using artificial intelligence to plan for unexpected circumstances.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Dec 12, 2025).
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What has happened
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Jan 26, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Senate
Jan 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
Jan 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 14 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H931) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
Jan 20, 2026Passed/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): 395 - 14 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H931) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Jan 20, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H940)House floor actions
Jan 20, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
Jan 20, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5764.House floor actions
Jan 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H931-932)House floor actions
Jan 20, 2026Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
Dec 12, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.House floor actions
Dec 12, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-403.House floor actions
Dec 12, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-403.Library of Congress
Nov 18, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.House committee actions
Nov 18, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
Oct 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.House floor actions
Oct 17, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
Oct 17, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress