Bill · H.R. 10329· House(119-HR-10329)
Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/10/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026. It requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to develop and share educational materials about foreign adversary actions that harm small businesses. These materials must cover topics like intellectual property theft, cybersecurity, and supply chain protection. The Small Business Administration must also review and update these educational materials annually starting on October 1, 2027. Additionally, the Administrator must notify specific congressional committees if an activity is found to pose a significant risk to the economic or national security interests of the United States.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+9
Provides small business owners with critical information to protect their assets and operations.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+8
Provides critical educational resources and guidance to protect small businesses from foreign threats.
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+7
Aims to protect small business intellectual property from theft by foreign adversaries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better protection for small businesses: Under Section 2(c), the Small Business Administration must provide educational materials that help small businesses protect their intellectual property, sensitive business information, and supply chains. This is positive because it gives everyday business owners practical tools and best practices to keep their livelihoods safe from outside threats.
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Clear cybersecurity and data guidance: Also found in Section 2(c), the bill requires guidance regarding cybersecurity and data protection for small business concerns. This helps hardworking folks secure their digital operations against malicious cyber-enabled activities.
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Keeping information current: Section 2(d) requires the Administrator to review and update these educational materials annually starting October 1, 2027. This ensures that our elected officials and government agencies keep small business owners informed about evolving tactics used by foreign adversaries.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+7Improves Data Privacy+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+8Improves Economic Growth+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7Improves International Trade+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+9
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
A committee approved it and sent it to the floor
What changed from Introduced in House: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Derek TranDemocrat · California