Bill · H.R. 8880· House(119-HR-8880)
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/19/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Lateefah Simon
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the "Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026," directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study regarding Federal cybersecurity assistance for small business owners. The study focuses on initiatives intended to help these businesses identify risks, assess preparedness, and manage cyberattacks or fraud. It also looks at how small businesses can obtain capital for these cybersecurity activities. The study must evaluate the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of current Federal resources. Finally, the Comptroller General is required to submit a report of these findings to specific House and Senate committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The Act directs a study to improve the effectiveness and coordination of federal cybersecurity resources available to small businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The Act seeks to improve the effectiveness of federal cybersecurity initiatives intended to assist small business owners.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
The study assesses federal assistance for small businesses to identify and mitigate cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved cybersecurity support for small businesses: The study aims to evaluate initiatives that help small business owners identify cyber risks, assess preparedness, and recover from incidents like scams and fraud (Section 2(a)).
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Identification of resource gaps: The study is tasked with identifying any foundational cybersecurity concepts that are currently missing from Federal initiatives, which could lead to better future support (Section 2(b)(6)).
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Enhanced effectiveness of Federal programs: The Comptroller General is required to provide recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of cybersecurity tools and services available to small businesses (Section 2(b)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No funds authorized: The Act explicitly states that no funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this Act (Section 3).
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+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 6/24/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 6/23/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4146-4147)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4146-4147)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8880.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4146-4148)
- Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/3/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592.
- 5/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- 5/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania