Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on how federal cybersecurity programs help small businesses protect themselves from digital threats. The investigation will examine the effectiveness of current resources in identifying risks, assessing preparedness, and planning responses to cyberattacks and fraud. Additionally, the study will analyze why some small businesses are unaware of these tools and suggest ways to improve their coordination and accessibility. The final report will be submitted to congressional committees without requesting any new funding for the project.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced May 19, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026
MINOR
The only change between the introduced and engrossed versions of HR 8880 is a minor revision to the funding clause in section 3 (Compliance with CUTGO). The language was adjusted from 'No additional amounts are authorized' to 'No such funds are authorized to be appropriated,' which is a standard legislative drafting refinement that does not alter the substantive meaning.
FISCAL
The CUTGO compliance clause was reworded from 'No additional amounts are authorized to carry out this Act' to 'No such funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.' Both versions convey the same meaning: no new funding is provided. This is a technical drafting change to use more precise appropriations language.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jun 24, 2026
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4146-4147)
lower
Jun 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed/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)
lower
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-679.
lower
May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
May 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
lower
May 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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