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The votes are in for the 2025 FedScoop.

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People walk past the headquarters of the Small Business Administration in the Southwest Federal Center area on March 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Pair of AI-focused SBA bills advance in the House

The AI for Mainstreet Act and the AI-WISE Act aim to provide more artificial intelligence resources and guidance for small businesses.

3 hours ago By Matt Bracken

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, speaks during a news conference following a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 6, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

House Small Business leaders eye short-term fix to fund tech programs

With the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs set to expire, lawmakers propose one-year funding while pushing for longer-term authorization.

Sep 4, 2025 By Matt Bracken