Bill · H.R. 10371· House(119-HR-10371)
Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- LaMonica McIver
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026. It directs a specific official at the Small Business Administration to make sure certain reporting requirements are met. The official responsible is the Associate Administrator for Veterans Business Development. They must develop and implement policies and procedures for this compliance. This action must happen no later than 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill specifically targets the improvement of programs dedicated to veteran entrepreneurship.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill strengthens oversight and compliance for veteran-owned small business development programs.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill enforces compliance with reporting requirements, which enhances administrative transparency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section requires the Associate Administrator for Veterans Business Development of the Small Business Administration to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with specific reporting requirements. This is a positive step because it holds our elected and appointed officials accountable to follow the rules and complete their required reports.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
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.
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York