119-HR-5784 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

The AI‑WISE Act tells the Small Business Administration to publish easy-to-use, vendor‑neutral AI education modules for small businesses; the bill moved out of the House Small Business Committee by a 27–0 vote on November 18, 2025. [1]Congress.gov, Library of Congress — H.R.5784 — Text as Introduced (AI–WISE Act)…[2]Congress.gov, Library of Congress — House Small Business Committee Markup (Nov.…

What It Does

- Creates online AI training and resources on the SBA’s existing learning platform, covering how AI models work and their limits, how to manage risks and protect privacy, how to keep humans in key decisions, and how to judge if an AI tool is worth adopting. It directs SBA to consult the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and a new advisory working group, allow local tailoring by SBA resource partners, stay neutral among AI vendors, finish setup within 180 days of enactment, and authorizes no new spending. [1]Congress.gov, Library of Congress — H.R.5784 — Text as Introduced (AI–WISE Act)…

Who’s For It

• Sponsors: Rep. Hillary Scholten (D‑MI) and Rep. Troy Downing (R‑MT). Additional backers include Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D‑NJ), Brian Fitzpatrick (R‑PA), Gilbert Cisneros (D‑CA), and Maggie Goodlander (D‑NH). [4]Congress.gov, Library of Congress — H.R.5784 — Cosponsors | Congress.gov
• Supporters say it offers practical, vendor‑neutral AI literacy so Main Street can use AI wisely (not just big firms). [5]Office of Rep. Troy Downing — Press Release: Downing, Scholten Introduce AI‑WIS…
• Bipartisan committee support: the bill was ordered reported 27–0 at the November 18, 2025 markup. [2]Congress.gov, Library of Congress — House Small Business Committee Markup (Nov.…

Who’s Against It

• No formal opposition recorded so far; the committee vote was unanimous. [2]Congress.gov, Library of Congress — House Small Business Committee Markup (Nov.…
• Potential concerns some may raise: the bill adds duties without new funding; government materials might duplicate private training; and guidance can lag fast‑moving tech. (These are general considerations, not tied to specific opponents.)

What’s Next

After being ordered reported, the committee can file a report and the bill may be scheduled for a House vote. As of November 19, 2025, Congress.gov still lists the bill at the committee stage (its action log may update after markup), while the committee’s docket shows the 27–0 vote. [3]Congress.gov, Library of Congress — H.R.5784 — All Information (Except Text) |…[2]Congress.gov, Library of Congress — House Small Business Committee Markup (Nov.…

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