# 119-s-3888: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026

119-s-3888, Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3888
- Congress: 119
- Title: Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Help small businesses adopt and use artificial intelligence.** This bill would direct the Department of Commerce, working through NIST and the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, to develop training on AI and other emerging technologies for U.S. small business concerns, including rural, Tribal, underserved, and advanced manufacturers. - Small businesses: Training would cover prompt engineering and using AI or quantum-hybrid tools for credit and capital access, financial management, business planning, cybersecurity, marketing, supply chain management, government contracting, and exporting. Resources must be developed within 1 year and reviewed by 18 months with annual updates thereafter. - SBA partners and trainers: Distribution would be coordinated with Small Business Administration resource partners such as small business development centers, women business centers, SCORE, veteran business centers, and the Apex Accelerator. The Secretary may operate a grants program to fund organizations that deliver the training. - Reporting and sunset: An initial report to Congress would be required within 1 year and annual reports would follow, including measurable outcomes like number and types of businesses served and effects on revenues, sales, and employment. The authorities and requirements would terminate 3 years after enactment.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- AI training for small businesses: benefit, low. If enacted, the Commerce Department would develop AI and other emerging-technology training resources for U.S. small businesses. The Department would act through NIST, the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the Centers, and coordinate with the Small Business Administration and the Ag…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3888 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3888)

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- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-933: NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-933)
- [119-s-2354: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2354)
- [119-s-3957: NSF AI Education Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3957)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3888 (as of 2026-09-10).