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119th Congress · H.R. 915 · Final

Small Business Technological Advancement Act

Small Business Technological Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to finance under the 7(a) loan program business software or cloud computing services that facilitate business operations, product or service delivery, payroll processing, human resources functions, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of inventory. Such software or services include business tools that utilize artificial intelligence. The 7(a) loan program is the SBA's primary business loan program that provides loan guaranties for participating lenders to provide financing to small businesses that are otherwise unable obtain reasonable credit terms.

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SubjectsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftGovernment lending and loan guarantees

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ALFORD:H.R. 915.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 ``The Congress shall havepower to . . . provide for the . . . general welfare of theUnited States; . . . ''[Page H460]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] · [R-MO-4] · A000379
    Rep-MO-4 current · 2 terms · @RepMarkAlford · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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A000379
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current
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Mark Alford
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Mark
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Alford
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1963-10-04
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MO
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4
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Republican
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null
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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https://alford.house.gov
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328 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2504
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328 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-2876
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (8)

  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (house) · house · rank 5
  • Contracting and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 5
  • Financial Services and General Government (house) · house · rank 7
  • House Committee on Appropriations (house) · house · rank 30 · site
  • House Committee on Small Business (house) · house · rank 6 · site
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (house) · house · Vice Chair · rank 7
  • National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (house) · house · rank 7
  • Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1

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District offices (3)

  • 1272 West Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO, 64083 · 816-441-6318 · 38.8135008,-94.477059
  • 2401 Bernadette Drive, Suite 117, Columbia, MO, 65203 · 573-540-6600 · 38.9666004,-92.37545380000002
  • 500 E. Elm Street, Lebanon, MO, 65536 · 417-532-5582 · 37.6789025,-92.65382939999999

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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ALFORD, MARK
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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2021-10-27
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2024-11-13
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2024-11-13
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$1,387,967.70
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$864,475.14
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$747,400.86
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-07-15

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] · [D-NV-3] · L000590 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Dem-NV-3 current · 4 terms · @RepSusieLee · 1 district office
  • Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] · [D-IN-1] · M001214 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-18
    Dem-IN-1 current · 3 terms · @RepMrvan · 1 district office
  • Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] · [D-KY-3] · M001220 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-19
    Dem-KY-3 current · 2 terms · @RepMcGarvey · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-07-13T20:45:09ZReferred To
  • Small Business Committee [House Standing]
    2026-06-03T17:56:06ZReported By
    2026-05-20T21:46:44ZMarkup By
    2025-02-04T17:05:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (17)

  • 2026-07-13IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • 2026-06-24 17:17:18FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-06-24 17:17:16FloorH37300via House floor actions
    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).
    VoteHouse roll 226 — source
  • 2026-06-24 17:17:16Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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).
    VoteHouse roll 226 — source
  • 2026-06-24 17:06:25FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227)
  • 2026-06-23 15:14:21FloorH37210via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-06-23 15:06:54FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.
  • 2026-06-23 15:06:53FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142)
  • 2026-06-23 15:06:25FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-06-03CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.
  • 2026-06-03CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
  • 2026-06-03Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
  • 2026-05-20Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  • 2026-05-20Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-02-04IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • 2025-02-04IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-04IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:40:36Z
    Small Business Technological Advancement Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-07-15T13:08:23Z
    Small Business Technological Advancement Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-06-26T04:53:21Z
    Small Business Technological Advancement Act
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-06-26T04:53:21Z
    To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-06-04T07:38:29Z
    Small Business Technological Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-03-05T05:08:21Z
    Small Business Technological Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-05T05:03:24Z
    To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes.

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Policy area

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Summaries

07 · 2026-06-03 · Reported to House

Small Business Technological Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to finance under the 7(a) loan program business software or cloud computing services that facilitate business operations, product or service delivery, payroll processing, human resources functions, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of inventory. Such software or services include business tools that utilize artificial intelligence.

The 7(a) loan program is the SBA's primary business loan program that provides loan guaranties for participating lenders to provide financing to small businesses that are otherwise unable obtain reasonable credit terms.

Related bills

  • S 305 (119) Small Business Technological Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-05-21 — Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-678

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