Bill · H.R. 10238· House(119-HR-10238)
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/2/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Tony Wied
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026," directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide cybersecurity information and resources to small businesses. The Administrator will work with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to help small businesses improve their cybersecurity infrastructure and practices. Additionally, the Administrator will provide specific information regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to businesses looking to work on Federal contracts. This information is to be shared through small business development centers, district offices, and the Administration's website. Finally, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy is required to submit an annual report to Congress regarding small business inquiries related to cybersecurity.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would business owners be better off under this?+9
Provides direct support, resources, and compliance guidance for small business owners.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+8
Provides critical cybersecurity resources and compliance guidance specifically for small business concerns.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
Strengthens the cybersecurity posture of small businesses, which often serve as entry points in supply chain attacks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthening Security Infrastructure: The Administrator will develop and share resources to help small businesses strengthen their cybersecurity and implement best practices (Section 2).
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Assistance with Federal Contracting: Small businesses seeking to be contractors or subcontractors for the Federal Government will receive information regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to help them comply with requirements (Section 3(a)).
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Improved Accessibility of Information: The bill ensures information is available through multiple channels, including small business development centers, district offices, and the Administration's website (Section 3(a), Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+8Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+9Good For Farmers+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas