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H.R. 915 · 119th Congress

Small Business Technological Advancement Act

Passed HouseCommerce
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Passed HouseJun 24, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 13, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The House passed it 414–4. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 915 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jul 13, 2026).

15 U.S.C. 636

What the words would change: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 15 U.S.C. 636(a)a new sectionadded (38)by H.R. 915 Sec. 2(a)

    (38) Access to modern business software.— The Administration may provide loans under this subsection to finance, in whole or in part, business software or cloud computing services, or any such technology, that facilitates business operations, product or service delivery, the processing, payment, or tracking of payroll expenses, human resources, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of supplies, inventory, records and expenses, including business tools that utilize artificial intelligence.

    The bill says: Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

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What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jun 3, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Jul 13, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Senate
  2. Jun 24, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Jun 24, 2026On 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). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Jun 24, 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): 414 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 226). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Jun 24, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227)House floor actions
  6. Jun 23, 2026At 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.House floor actions
  7. Jun 23, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.House floor actions
  8. Jun 23, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142)House floor actions
  9. Jun 23, 2026Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  10. Jun 3, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.House floor actions
  11. Jun 3, 2026Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.House floor actions
  12. Jun 3, 2026Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.Library of Congress
  13. May 20, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.House committee actions
  14. May 20, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  15. Feb 4, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.House floor actions
  16. Feb 4, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  17. Feb 4, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 24, 2026 · HousePassed 414–4
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
    R 205 yes, 4 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 208 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Susie Lee D-NV-3
  • Morgan McGarvey D-KY-3
  • Frank J. Mrvan D-IN-1