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H.R. 915 119th Congress House

Small Business Technological Advancement Act

Official title: To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 4, 2025 Introduced by: Mark Alford Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
Commerce Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftGovernment lending and loan guarantees
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 24, 2026 · 5:17 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 2026 · 5:17 PM EDT
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).
Jun 24, 2026 · 5:06 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227)
Jun 23, 2026 · 3:14 PM EDT
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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3:06 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 915.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3:06 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4142-4143; text: CR H4142)
Jun 23, 2026 · 3:06 PM EDT
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 3, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 591.
Jun 3, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-678.
May 20, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 24, 2026 House · vote #226 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 414–4 See who voted →
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What's happening now July 13, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 1
  • Various Measures
    Markup May 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Small Business Committee
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 305 Small Business Technological Act of 2025
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 Lobbying activity 4

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
McGarvey, Morgan
Kentucky · May 19, 2026
 D
Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · Dec 18, 2025
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Lee, Susie
Nevada · Feb 4, 2025
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