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S. 3586 — US
S. 3586 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. A new bill proposes to amend the Small Business Act, requiring SBDCs to assist small businesses with AI adoption [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-05-08.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- U.S. Congress
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in the legislative process.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Provide assistance to small business concerns with the use of artificial intelligence. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the status of this bill for potential enactment and its implications for SBDCs.
- board_director Assess the strategic implications for SBDCs in providing AI assistance to small businesses if the bill is enacted.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Bill Proposes SBDC AI Assistance for Small Businesses
A new bill proposes to amend the Small Business Act, requiring SBDCs to assist small businesses with AI adoption [1].
This initiative signals a potential federal strategy to foster AI adoption and literacy across the small business sector, emphasizing capability building.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in the legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S. 3586?
- A bill introduced in Congress proposes an amendment to the Small Business Act, mandating Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to assist small business concerns with the use of artificial intelligence [1]. The legislative proposal has been referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship [1]. This development could expand the scope of support available for AI adoption among smaller enterprises, reflecting an emerging federal focus on AI capability building. Primary source →
- Why does S. 3586 matter?
- This initiative signals a potential federal strategy to foster AI adoption and literacy across the small business sector, emphasizing capability building. Primary source →
- Who does S. 3586 affect?
- Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and the small business concerns they serve are directly within the scope of this proposed legislation. Organizations operating as federal contractors or recipients of federal funding that manage or advise SBDCs may also be impacted by this potential mandate. Companies providing AI solutions or training services to small businesses could experience an expanded market, while entities seeking to leverage AI for competitive advantage would gain access to new support resources. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S. 3586?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in the legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S. 3586?
- As of the last published update, S. 3586 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S. 3586?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/HOB-2026/HOB-2026-s3586. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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