Bill · H.R. 915· House(119-HR-915)
Small Business Technological Advancement Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 7/13/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Alford
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Small Business Technological Advancement Act'', seeks to authorize small business loans for specific technological needs. It amends the Small Business Act to allow the Small Business Administration to provide loans for business software or cloud computing services. These funds can be used for various operational tasks like payroll, human resources, sales, and accounting. The act specifically includes business tools that utilize artificial intelligence. Additionally, it clarifies that these loans are not intended for research and development purposes.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill expands the types of tools small businesses can finance through SBA loans, specifically including software, cloud computing, and AI.
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
The bill provides business owners with more options to finance essential modern technologies and operational software.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill facilitates business operations such as payroll and human resources through technological financing, which can support business growth.
The opposite
Does this put more money into scientific research?-2
The bill explicitly prohibits the use of these specific loans for research and development purposes.
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 414–4
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.
06/24/2026 · Roll call 226 · 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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Access to Modern Technology: The bill allows the Administration to provide loans to finance business software, cloud computing services, or related technology. This could help businesses improve operations, product delivery, and the tracking of expenses or inventory (Section 2(a)).
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Operational Efficiency: By providing loans for functions such as payroll, human resources, sales, billing, and accounting, the bill aims to facilitate various essential business operations (Section 2(a)).
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Integration of Advanced Tools: The provision specifically includes business tools that utilize artificial intelligence, allowing businesses to access modern technological advancements (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Fund Usage: The bill explicitly states that the loans provided under this act may not be used for research and development purposes (Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding-2
- 7/13/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 6/24/2026
- 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): 414 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 226).
- 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).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227)
- 6/23/2026
- At 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142)
- Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/3/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.
- 5/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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