Bill · H.R. 5764· House(119-HR-5764)
AI for Main Street Act
- Introduced
- 10/17/2025
- Last activity
- 1/26/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Alford
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 4
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The "AI for Main Street Act" amends the Small Business Act to require small business development centers to help small businesses use artificial intelligence. These centers will provide information, guidance, and training on AI best practices and how to integrate AI into business operations. This includes help with cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance. The act also defines "artificial intelligence" by referencing the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. No additional funding is authorized to carry out these requirements.
Yes· 3 of 30
Would business owners be better off under this?+9
Directly provides resources, training, and guidance for small business owners to implement AI.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+8
Directly mandates that development centers provide AI training and guidance to small businesses.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
Farmers often run small business operations and can use AI for operational efficiency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 395–14
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
01/20/2026 · Roll call 33 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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AI Guidance and Training: Small business concerns can receive information and training on using artificial intelligence and best practices, which helps them incorporate AI into their operations (Section 2(a)(5)(W)(i)).
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Business Protection and Planning: Small businesses can get help using AI to protect intellectual property, improve cybersecurity, plan for unexpected circumstances, and facilitate regulatory compliance (Section 2(a)(5)(W)(i)(II)).
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Increased Trust and Outreach: The act requires centers to conduct outreach to small businesses regarding AI and provides guidance on using AI to improve customer trust (Section 2(a)(5)(W)(i)(II) and (ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Additional Funding: Section 3 states that no additional amounts are authorized to carry out this Act, which may limit the resources available to actually provide these new services.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+9Good For Farmers+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Veterans+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+8Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Consumer Protection+2Increases Job Creation+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+4Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 1/26/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 1/20/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/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)
- 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H940)
- At 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5764.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H931-932)
- Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 12/12/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-403.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.
- 11/18/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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