Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
Small Business: Cybersecurity Program Review
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Small Business. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is actively moving forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and does not cost any money, which helps it move forward. However, many simple study bills never make it to a full vote.
Key Points
- This bill requires a nonpartisan government office to study how federal programs help small businesses defend against hackers and online scams.
- The review will look at whether business owners actually know about these resources and if the programs are easy to use.
- Investigators will check how small companies can get the money they need to upgrade their security and recover from digital attacks.
- The goal is to find out which federal tools are working and where the government is failing to protect small shops from fraud and social engineering.
- This action does not require any new spending because it uses existing government staff to perform the evaluation.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
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