Mark Alford
01/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 18:22
House Passes Alford’s AI for Main Street Act
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Mark Alford's (MO-04) H.R. 5764, the AI for Main Street Act. This bipartisan bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to help small businesses evaluate and adopt artificial intelligence (AI) by providing guidance, training, and outreach. It builds on existing efforts like America's SBDC AI U program, expanding access to AI support nationwide.
Watch Congressman Alford's remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 5764 here.
"Main Street stands at the doorstep of a major transformation because the AI revolution isn't just coming, it's already here," said Congressman Alford. "We're ensuring entrepreneurs and job creators aren't left behind. Our AI for Main Street Act will provide small businesses with the resources, education, and training needed to responsibly utilize artificial intelligence. This bill is about empowering people, not replacing them. I'm proud to see the House pass our bipartisan bill to champion small businesses."
Read the full text of the AI for Main Street Act here.
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