Contact Congress about H.R. 915: Small Business Technological Advancement Act

Small businesses could use SBA 7(a) loans to buy or access modern software, cloud services, and some AI tools. The bill also says these loans still cannot be used for research and development under this new language.

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Small Business Technological Advancement Act 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. 915: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects small businesses that want loans to pay for software, cloud services, or AI-based business tools. It also affects lenders and the Small Business Administration because it gives them clearer rules for these technology costs. Small firms that build new technology could see less help from this bill because it does not cover research and development.

Why this matters: Modern software can be expensive, and this bill could help small businesses pay for it with SBA-backed loans. It could make everyday tools easier to afford, including cloud services and AI-based business tools. It may also reduce confusion for lenders and borrowers about what technology costs qualify. The bill’s full effect on loan demand, approval rates, and business results is unclear.

Key provisions in H.R. 915

• The bill clearly lets SBA 7(a) business loans pay for modern business software and cloud computing services.
• The covered tools help businesses run daily work. That includes operations, delivery, payroll, human resources, sales, billing, accounting, supplies, inventory, records, and expenses.
• Business tools that use artificial intelligence would also qualify.
• A loan could pay for these technology costs fully or partly. The software cost does not have to be a small side expense.
• The bill says older similar 7(a) loans should not be treated as improper just because this language is being added now.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 915

What is H.R. 915?

Small businesses could use SBA 7(a) loans to buy or access modern software, cloud services, and some AI tools. The bill also says these loans still cannot be used for research and development under this new language.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 915?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 915?

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