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Contact Congress about H.R. 8881: SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

The Small Business Administration would have to tell Congress how it uses AI and machine learning. It would also have to explain the risks, benefits, and how people stay involved in key decisions.

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SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Latest action on H.R. 8881: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Small Business Administration and the congressional committees that oversee it. SBA staff would have to track and explain the agency's AI use each year. Small businesses could be affected later if the reports lead the agency or Congress to change how SBA tools, services, or decisions work.

Why this matters: AI tools can affect how a federal agency handles services, paperwork, and decisions for small businesses. This bill would give Congress a regular look at how the SBA uses those tools and what risks the agency sees. It could help lawmakers spot problems early. The bill itself does not change SBA programs, benefits, or loan rules.

Key provisions in H.R. 8881

  • The SBA Administrator must send Congress a written report on AI and machine learning. The first one is due within 90 days after the bill becomes law, then once each year.
  • Each report must explain how the SBA uses AI and machine learning now. It must also cover benefits, risks, and any ways these tools could get in the way of SBA work.
  • Each report must explain how the SBA will find, judge, and manage the benefits and risks tied to AI.
  • The SBA must explain how people will stay involved in important decisions that use AI or machine learning recommendations.
  • The SBA must say which tasks AI and machine learning can do well and which tasks they cannot do reliably. It must include possible effects on agency work, productivity, and customer service.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 8881

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 8881

What is H.R. 8881?
The Small Business Administration would have to tell Congress how it uses AI and machine learning. It would also have to explain the risks, benefits, and how people stay involved in key decisions.
How do I support or oppose H.R. 8881?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.R. 8881?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.R. 8881 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.