Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act (H.R. 9197) is a legislative proposal from the 118th Congress aimed at advancing the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within small businesses. While the official summary and full text of the bill are not available, the bill falls under the policy area of Science, Technology, and Communications. The latest recorded action was that the bill was ordered to be reported (amended) by voice vote on September 11, 2024. The bill ultimately failed or expired without becoming law.
H.R. 9197 sought to promote AI advancement for small businesses but did not pass during the 118th Congress and lacks publicly available detailed provisions.
- The bill focuses on the advancement of artificial intelligence technologies specifically for small businesses.
- It was introduced and considered in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
- The bill was ordered to be reported with amendments by voice vote but ultimately failed or expired.
['Small businesses interested in adopting or developing AI technologies', 'Technology sectors supporting AI innovation', 'Potentially federal agencies involved in science and technology policy']
['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits detailed understanding of implementation mechanisms and funding sources.', 'Unclear oversight and enforcement provisions due to missing text.', 'Potential costs and resource allocation for small businesses adopting AI are not specified.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and was considered under the Science, Technology, and Communications policy area. It was ordered to be reported with amendments by voice vote, indicating some level of bipartisan or unanimous procedural support. However, the bill ultimately failed or expired, meaning it did not advance to become law during this session.
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['Potential increased adoption of AI technologies by small businesses if provisions were implemented.', 'Possible stimulation of innovation and competitiveness in the small business sector.', 'Could influence future legislative efforts related to AI and small business support.']
The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and implications. The bill's failure or expiration without becoming law underscores the importance of tracking legislative progress and ensuring access to complete legislative documents for effective government transparency and accountability.
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