Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to speak for consideration of H.R. 3679, the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act. America has seen great innovation in its 250 years, from the lightbulb to the internet and now artificial intelligence. The benefits of AI must be made available for more than big corporations. They must reach every facet of our economy. Small businesses are the backbone of the United States economy, representing nearly 43 percent of the U.S. GDP and employing 46 percent of the workforce. These are our neighbors, our friends, and our families.
H.R. 3679: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Introduced Jun 3, 20254 cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Collins
Republican · GA-10
Bill Progress
IntroducedJun 3
Committee
Pass HouseFeb 23
Pass Senate
Signed
Law
Latest Action · Feb 24, 2026
1/2
Passed the House, received in Senate
Bill Boosts AI Tools for Small Biz
2 min readLast updated February 27, 2026
Why it matters
AI is reshaping business, but small shops risk being left behind.
0 The big picture: The Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act tells the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help small businesses understand and adopt AI. Big companies already have experts and budgets for AI — but mom-and-pop shops and other small businesses frequently don’t.
1 Zoom in: If enacted, NIST would roll out easy-to-understand resources, like best practices, standards, and step-by-step guides. These resources could help small businesses avoid tech mistakes, protect sensitive data, and tap into AI’s power for things like marketing or customer service.
2 Between the lines: This is a classic case of the government trying to reduce the digital divide. With tech evolving at warp speed, small companies face a real risk of falling further behind — hurting competitiveness and jobs. The bill doesn’t spell out funding, so its real impact may depend on future budgets and how aggressively NIST pursues outreach.
What does H.R. 3679 do?
1
NIST creates AI resources
The bill assigns NIST to develop or find tools, guides, and standards to help small businesses use AI.
2
Focus on small businesses
Resources will be tailored for 'small business concerns'—firms fitting the official U.S. small business definition.
3
Wide range of materials
NIST's help could include everything from best practices and security advice to technical guides and sample AI processes.
4
Dissemination requirement
NIST must actively distribute these resources, not just post them online — making sure small businesses actually hear about and use the tools.
5
Dependent on funding
All efforts are 'subject to the availability of appropriations,' so more action depends on future budgets.
Who benefits from H.R. 3679?
Small businesses
Gain access to user-friendly AI guidance and resources they might not afford on their own.
Entrepreneurs and startups
Can use up-to-date information to leapfrog into new markets using AI.
Local communities
Benefit as their hometown businesses become more competitive and create better jobs.
NIST and federal agencies
Get a clear mandate to support America’s small business sector in tech adoption.
Who is affected by H.R. 3679?
Small business owners & employees
Are empowered to modernize but may need to invest time in learning new tech.
Large tech consulting firms
Could face less demand from small businesses needing basic AI guidance.
Government science and tech staff
Have new responsibilities to develop and share approachable AI resources.
AI solution vendors
May see more interest as small businesses become ready to implement AI tools.
On the Record
What Congress Is Saying
H.R. 3679 has come up 13 times in the Congressional Record so far.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, the time to use artificial intelligence in business is now, and we must do everything we can to support small business efforts to harness the power of this technology. The National Institute of Standards and Technology can greatly help American small businesses understand and adopt AI to strengthen American businesses and our economy. H.R. 3679 will eliminate roadblocks to and increase implementation of AI. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be here to support H.R. 3679, the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act, sponsored by my colleagues, Representatives Mike Collins and Haley Stevens. American small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and it is essential that they leverage cutting-edge innovations to keep the United States at the forefront of the global economy.
H.R. 3679 also appeared in 5 routine cosponsor filings.
HR3679 Legislative Journey
Committee Action
Feb 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
House: Vote Held
Feb 23, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2244)
House: Committee Action
Feb 20, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-503.
House: Vote: 35-0
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
House: Committee Action
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
About the Sponsor
Mike Collins
Republican, Georgia's 10th congressional district · 3 years in Congress
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
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Cosponsors (4)
No new cosponsors in 238 days — momentum stalled
All 4 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 4 states: Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and 1 more.
4Democrats·4 states
Committee Sponsors
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
13D15R
|0 signed28 not yet0 of 28 committee members cosponsored
No committee members have cosponsored this bill
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
17D20R
|2 signed35 not yet2 of 37 committee members cosponsored
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H.R. 3679 Quick Facts
Cosponsors
4
- Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- Jun 3, 2025
Passed the House, received in Senate
Feb 24, 2026
Official Sources
H.R.3679 Bill Text & Status
Full bill text, cosponsors, actions, and current status in the 119th Congress
H. Rept. 119-503 — Committee Report
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee report accompanying the bill, filed Feb. 20, 2026
NIST Artificial Intelligence Programs
NIST's central hub for AI standards, research, and risk management — the agency tasked by this bill
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
The voluntary AI RMF 1.0 framework referenced in Section 2(h)(2)(F) of the bill
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0)
Cybersecurity framework cross-referenced in the bill for small business data protection guidance
NIST Privacy Framework
Privacy risk management framework referenced in Section 2(h)(2)(F) alongside the AI RMF
SBA Small Business Size Standards
Defines 'small business concern' per Section 3 of the Small Business Act — the eligibility standard used in HR3679
H.R. 3679 Common Questions
How often would NIST have to update AI resources for small businesses?
Under the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act, NIST must review and update the resources within 2 years of enactment and at least every 2 years after that (Section 2(h)(3)).
When would NIST have to report to Congress on small business AI resources?
According to HR3679 Section 2(h)(6)(A), NIST must submit its report to Congress no later than 4 years after enactment.
Can small businesses be forced to use NIST AI guidance under HR3679?
No. Under the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act, use of the AI resources by small businesses is explicitly voluntary (Section 2(h)(5)).
Does the Small Business AI bill require NIST to work with the SBA?
Yes. Under the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act, NIST must coordinate with the SBA Administrator to distribute resources through SBA resource partners (Section 2(h)(4)).
What AI help would NIST create for small businesses under HR3679?
According to HR3679 Section 2(h)(1), NIST would develop, identify, and disseminate AI resources such as technical standards, best practices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, and processes.
Does HR3679 require AI guidance for small businesses to be technology-neutral?
Yes. Under the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act, the resources must be technology-neutral and relevant to accessible and suitable technologies (Section 2(h)(2)(D)).
Can NIST include AI case studies for different types of small businesses under this bill?
Yes. HR3679 says the resources should include case studies across various business sizes and types to help small firms understand AI uses (Section 2(h)(2)(C)).
Does the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act tie AI resources to cybersecurity and privacy frameworks?
Yes. Under Section 2(h)(2)(F), the bill says NIST resources should reference existing federal tools, including the NIST risk management, privacy, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Is NIST required to create small business AI resources only if Congress provides funding?
Yes. According to HR3679 Section 2(h)(1), NIST's work to develop, identify, and disseminate these AI resources is subject to the availability of appropriations.
Based on H.R. 3679 bill text
H.R. 3679 Bill Text
“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.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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