SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
Small Business Administration must fix tech risks and give a 180-day plan
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The Small Business Administration must follow a government watchdog’s steps to fix risks in its new computer system.
- Within 180 days, it has to send Congress a plan for how it will manage tech projects and protect against cyber threats.
- The plan must map out risks, set priorities, include project schedules and cost estimates, and tie fixes to clear actions.
- Security experts must help pick contractors, and every project must track risks from start to finish.
- After sending the plan, the agency must brief Congress within 30 days so services to small businesses become safer and more reliable.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4913-4914)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4913-4914)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4491.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
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