119th Congress

H.R. 8880

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Lateefah Simon(D-CA)
Introduced: May 19, 2026
Policy area: Commerce
Committees: House Committee on Small Business; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Official text: Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Original cosponsors (1)

Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 23, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4146-4147)
Jun 23, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8880.
Jun 23, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4146-4148)
Jun 23, 2026 · House
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 3, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592.
Jun 3, 2026 · House
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
May 20, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House