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H.R. 8880 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Simon, Lateefah (D-CA) (Introduced 05/19/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Left · DW-NOMINATE -0.61 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/24/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (06/03/2026)
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.
119 HR 8880 EH: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 8880
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026.
2.GAO study on small business cybersecurity assistance (a)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of current Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services intended to assist owners of small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) with— (1)identifying cyber risks, cyber threats, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities relating to such concerns; (2)assessing the preparedness of such concerns for such risks, threats, and vulnerabilities; (3)planning for, mitigating, and recovering from cyberattacks and incidents of social engineering, scams, and fraud (including developing, adopting, and implementing cybersecurity measures, training, protocols, tools, and infrastructure); and (4)identifying sources of capital, or obtaining capital, to carry out the activities specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (b)Required contentThe study required by subsection (a) shall include— (1)information on the most common cyberattacks affecting small business concerns; (2)an identification and description of the Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services included in the study described in subsection (a); (3)an assessment of the awareness and use of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services by small business concerns and reasons for differences in levels of such awareness and use; (4)an assessment of the coordination and integration among such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services; (5)an assessment of the effectiveness of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services in assisting small business concerns with the activities listed in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a); (6)an identification of any foundational cybersecurity concepts absent from such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services; and (7)recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services for small business concerns. (c)ReportThe Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a).
3.Compliance with CUTGONo such funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 8880 IH: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8880IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2026Ms. Simon (for herself and Mr. Bresnahan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026.
2.GAO study on small business cybersecurity assistance (a)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of current Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services intended to assist owners of small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) with— (1)identifying cyber risks, cyber threats, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities relating to such concerns; (2)assessing the preparedness of such concerns for such risks, threats, and vulnerabilities; (3)planning for, mitigating, and recovering from cyberattacks and incidents of social engineering, scams, and fraud (including developing, adopting, and implementing cybersecurity measures, training, protocols, tools, and infrastructure); and (4)identifying sources of capital, or obtaining capital, to carry out the activities specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (b)Required contentThe study required by subsection (a) shall include— (1)information on the most common cyberattacks affecting small business concerns; (2)an identification and description of the Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services included in the study described in subsection (a); (3)an assessment of the awareness and use of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services by small business concerns and reasons for differences in levels of such awareness and use; (4)an assessment of the coordination and integration among such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services; (5)an assessment of the effectiveness of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services in assisting small business concerns with the activities listed in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a); (6)an identification of any foundational cybersecurity concepts absent from such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services; and (7)recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services for small business concerns. (c)ReportThe Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a).
3.Compliance with CUTGONo additional amounts are authorized to carry out this Act.
119 HR 8880 : Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8880IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 24, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026.2.GAO study on small business cybersecurity assistance(a)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of current Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services intended to assist owners of small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) with—(1)identifying cyber risks, cyber threats, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities relating to such concerns;(2)assessing the preparedness of such concerns for such risks, threats, and vulnerabilities;(3)planning for, mitigating, and recovering from cyberattacks and incidents of social engineering, scams, and fraud (including developing, adopting, and implementing cybersecurity measures, training, protocols, tools, and infrastructure); and(4)identifying sources of capital, or obtaining capital, to carry out the activities specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).(b)Required contentThe study required by subsection (a) shall include—(1)information on the most common cyberattacks affecting small business concerns;(2)an identification and description of the Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services included in the study described in subsection (a);(3)an assessment of the awareness and use of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services by small business concerns and reasons for differences in levels of such awareness and use;(4)an assessment of the coordination and integration among such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services;(5)an assessment of the effectiveness of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services in assisting small business concerns with the activities listed in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a);(6)an identification of any foundational cybersecurity concepts absent from such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services; and(7)recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services for small business concerns.(c)ReportThe Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a).3.Compliance with CUTGONo such funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 8880 RH: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 592119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8880[Report No. 119–679]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2026Ms. Simon (for herself and Mr. Bresnahan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessJune 3, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026.2.GAO study on small business cybersecurity assistance(a)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of current Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services intended to assist owners of small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) with—(1)identifying cyber risks, cyber threats, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities relating to such concerns;(2)assessing the preparedness of such concerns for such risks, threats, and vulnerabilities;(3)planning for, mitigating, and recovering from cyberattacks and incidents of social engineering, scams, and fraud (including developing, adopting, and implementing cybersecurity measures, training, protocols, tools, and infrastructure); and(4)identifying sources of capital, or obtaining capital, to carry out the activities specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).(b)Required contentThe study required by subsection (a) shall include—(1)information on the most common cyberattacks affecting small business concerns;(2)an identification and description of the Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services included in the study described in subsection (a);(3)an assessment of the awareness and use of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services by small business concerns and reasons for differences in levels of such awareness and use;(4)an assessment of the coordination and integration among such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services;(5)an assessment of the effectiveness of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services in assisting small business concerns with the activities listed in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a);(6)an identification of any foundational cybersecurity concepts absent from such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services; and(7)recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of such Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services for small business concerns.(c)ReportThe Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a).3.Compliance with CUTGONo additional amounts are authorized to carry out this Act.June 3, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/19/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/19/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. |
| 05/20/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/20/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0. |
| 06/03/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679. |
| 06/03/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679. |
| 06/03/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592. |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4146-4148) |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8880. |
| 06/23/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4146-4147) |
| 06/23/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/24/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 06/24/2026 Referred To |
| House - Small Business Committee | 06/03/2026 Reported By |
| House - Small Business Committee | 05/20/2026 Markup By |
| House - Small Business Committee | 05/19/2026 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Commerce
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