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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
Sponsor
Mark A. Alford, R-MO-4
2 terms · @RepMarkAlford
328 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2504 · 202-225-2876
Cosponsors (3)
  • Susie Lee, D-NV-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 4, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepSusieLee
  • Frank J. Mrvan, D-IN-1
    Co-sponsored Dec 18, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepMrvan
  • Morgan McGarvey, D-KY-3
    Co-sponsored May 19, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepMcGarvey
Committees (2)
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Jul 13, 2026
  • Small Business Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jun 3, 2026
Actions (17)
  1. Jul 13, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. Jun 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 24, 2026 · via 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).
  4. Jun 24, 2026 · via 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).
  5. Jun 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227)
  6. Jun 23, 2026 · via 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.
  7. Jun 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.
  8. Jun 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142)
  9. Jun 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. Jun 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.
  11. Jun 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
  12. Jun 3, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
  13. May 20, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  14. May 20, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  16. Feb 4, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  17. Feb 4, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
Known as

Small Business Technological Act of 2025

IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Policy areaCommerce
RelatedS. 305

Constitutional authority cited

[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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