Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

Sponsored byRep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]CA· Introduced 19 May 2026

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

24 June 2026·4 weeks ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 18 June 2026

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.

Timeline

15 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
24 June 2026 · IntroReferral
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
23 June 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
23 June 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8880.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
3 June 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
3 June 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592.
3 June 2026 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592.
3 June 2026 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
3 June 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
3 June 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
3 June 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
20 May 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
20 May 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]CA

Cosponsors

Republican1100%

Republican:Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]PA

Classification

Policy area

Commerce

Legislative subjects

Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurementSmall business

Committees

Small Business Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To19 May 2026
- Markup By20 May 2026
- Reported By3 Jun 2026
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To24 Jun 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-679

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