Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
119-HR-8880119th CongressIntroduced May 19, 2026Commerce
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12](D-CA-12)1 cosponsor
Summary
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study current federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services that assist small businesses to identify and prepare for cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
The study must include information about the most common cyberattacks affecting small businesses and recommendations for improving the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of federal cybersecurity initiatives and programs.
Subjects
Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurementSmall business
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 24, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4146-4147)
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8880.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4146-4148)
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592.
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
Jun 3, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 20, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026Library of Congress