Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 by Rep. Lateefah Simon
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Jun 24, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jun 23, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 23, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4146-4147)
- Jun 23, 2026Passed/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)
- Jun 23, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8880.
- Jun 23, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4146-4148)
- Jun 23, 2026Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jun 3, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592.
- Jun 3, 2026Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
- May 20, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- May 20, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 19, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- May 19, 2026Introduced in House