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HR 8881 — US
HR 8881 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. The U.S. House introduced legislation to define and govern AI utilization within the Small Business Administration [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-05-19.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective dates would be specified upon potential enactment into law.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
US House Bill Targets AI Use within Small Business Administration
The U.S. House introduced legislation to define and govern AI utilization within the Small Business Administration [1].
This signals increasing Congressional focus on AI governance within federal agencies, potentially setting precedents for future cross-agency AI oversight obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective dates would be specified upon potential enactment into law.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 8881?
- The U.S. House of Representatives introduced the "SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026" [1] on May 19, 2026. This legislative proposal indicates Congressional interest in establishing a framework for how the Small Business Administration (SBA) develops, procures, and deploys artificial intelligence technologies. The bill's enactment would likely necessitate new internal policies and oversight mechanisms for AI systems within the federal agency. Primary source →
- Why does HR 8881 matter?
- This signals increasing Congressional focus on AI governance within federal agencies, potentially setting precedents for future cross-agency AI oversight obligations. Primary source →
- Who does HR 8881 affect?
- This legislation directly affects the Small Business Administration and its various offices and departments responsible for technology procurement, development, and service delivery. Organizations contracting with or seeking funding from the SBA, particularly those involved in providing AI-enabled services or data, may also find their processes scrutinized for alignment with any future SBA AI policies. Additionally, companies developing AI solutions for government clients should monitor this bill for potential implications regarding federal procurement standards and agency-specific AI mandates. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 8881?
- No fixed deadline — effective dates would be specified upon potential enactment into law. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 8881?
- As of the last published update, HR 8881 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 8881?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr8881ih. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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