Analyst Brief March 03, 2026

H.R. 5784 — AI-WISE Act

Current Status
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Executive Summary

H.R. 5784 amends the Small Business Act to assist small businesses in critically evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish educational resources and modules on AI for small businesses. The goal is to help these businesses understand, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with AI adoption. The bill has been reported by committee and is awaiting further action.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor
Ms. Scholten
Bill Number
H.R. 5784
Co-Sponsors
Mr. Downing, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Cisneros, Ms. Goodlander

Arguments For

  • Economic Growth: Equipping small businesses with the knowledge to leverage AI tools can boost productivity and innovation, leading to economic growth.
  • Political Win: Supporting small businesses is a popular bipartisan issue, providing an opportunity for members to demonstrate support for their local economies.
  • Problem-Solving: Addresses the knowledge gap that many small businesses face when considering adopting AI technologies.
  • Modernization: Positions the government as proactive in helping businesses adapt to technological advancements.
Likely Supporters
Small Business AssociationsTechnology advocacy groups

Arguments Against

  • Cost: Developing and maintaining these educational resources will require funding, which could be a concern for fiscal conservatives.
  • Implementation Risk: Ensuring the resources are accessible, relevant, and up-to-date will require ongoing effort and could be challenging for the SBA.
  • Industry Pushback: Some AI companies might argue that the government intervention is unnecessary and could stifle innovation.
  • Duplication: Concerns that the resources might duplicate existing private sector offerings.
Likely Opponents
Libertarian think tanksGroups concerned about government overreach

📋 Key Provisions

  • Directs the SBA to create educational resources and modules for small businesses on AI tools.
  • Requires these resources to cover how AI models work, their limitations, and how to manage associated risks.
  • Mandates the SBA to establish an advisory working group to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the educational materials.
  • Encourages the SBA to coordinate with resource partners to disseminate information about the availability of these resources.

🔍 Verification Guide

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The bill amends the Small Business Act.

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"To amend the Small Business Act"

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SBA must establish educational resources.

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"establish and maintain educational re-"

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Resources must include information on AI risks.

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"manage the risks of artificial intelligence"

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An advisory working group must be established.

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"ESTABLISHMENT.—The Adminis-"

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The bill defines 'artificial intelligence'.

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"ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DEFINED"

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