The Small Business Technological Act of 2025 (H.R. 915) allows small businesses to use Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to purchase modern business software and cloud computing services. This includes tools for operations, payroll, human resources, sales, billing, accounting, inventory management, and artificial intelligence applications. The bill clarifies that such loans can be used for these purposes and ensures that previous loans for similar uses remain valid.
Supporters argue that H.R. 915 will help small businesses stay competitive by providing access to essential modern technologies. By expanding SBA loan uses, the bill aims to enhance efficiency and innovation among small enterprises, potentially leading to economic growth and job creation.
Critics express concerns that the bill could increase the financial burden on small businesses by encouraging additional borrowing. They also worry about the potential for misuse of funds and question whether the SBA has the capacity to manage and oversee the expanded loan purposes effectively.
The Small Business Technological Act of 2025, sponsored by Mark Alford, does not show any direct industry overlaps with the sponsor's top donor industries, which include Health Professionals and Retired individuals, totaling $157,500,000. This lack of overlap suggests that the bill may not be influenced by the financial interests of these donor industries. Additionally, while there is lobbying activity in the policy area, the undisclosed amounts and the lack of direct connections to the sponsor's top donors further reduce the risk of conflicts of interest. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not directly tie back to the financial interests of the sponsor's primary supporters.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DIRSHU INTERNATIONAL | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | $100,000 |
| CEO WORKS | SAUNDERS GLOBAL DIPLOMACY | $45,000 |
| KAZI IG | SAUNDERS GLOBAL DIPLOMACY | $15,000 |
| SOUTHERN FOLGER CONTRACTING | BBT STRATEGIES LLC | $10,000 |
| WATERFRONT GLOBAL | BBT STRATEGIES LLC | $5,200 |
| DIGITALEUROPE | VIVID STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| DR. STEPHEN SOLOWAY | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| ONE ISRAEL FUND | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| HEMOGLOBIN OXYGEN THERAPEUTICS | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| ATAOLLAH AMINPOUR | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| HERSEL NEMAN | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| MORAD BEN NEMAN | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| MARK SCOTT | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| BORIS MINTS | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Mark Alford, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
