H.R. 8880 Passed the House Commerce

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

To require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] Introduced May 19, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action June 24, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

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

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