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Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

2/26/2026, 7:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3679

The bill H.R. 3679 in the 119th Congress, introduced on June 3, 2025, aims to compel the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create tools and support for small businesses to implement artificial intelligence, among other objectives.

Congressional Summary of HR 3679

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act

This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop or identify resources for small businesses to address concerns relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Resources must be generally applicable, technology neutral, and based on relevant voluntary international standards, among other requirements. 

NIST must coordinate with the Small Business Administration with respect to the distribution of these resources. NIST must also review and update the resources at least biennially.

Current Status of Bill HR 3679

Bill HR 3679 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 23, 2026. Bill HR 3679 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 3, 2025.  Bill HR 3679's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 24, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3679

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3679

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3679

Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

Comments

Lydia Doyle profile image

Lydia Doyle

788

9 months ago

I think this bill is good for small businesses. It will help them use AI better. But will it really make a difference? What do you think?

Kiana Parrott profile image

Kiana Parrott

751

1 month ago

This bill is bad for me and my small biz. It will hurt us. I don't like it.