Cybersecurity Policy Report, House Committee Advances Small Business Cybersecurity Bill, (May 21, 2026)
Legislation that would direct the Government Accountability Office to examine the cybersecurity needs of small businesses cleared the House Small Business Committee yesterday by a vote of 23-0.
The Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act (H.R. 8880, 119th Cong. (2026)) was introduced by Reps. Lateefah Simon (D., Calif.) and Rob Bresnahan (R., Pa.).
“This bill would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities facing small businesses and identify existing federal initiatives and capital resources available to help them prepare for, mitigate, and defend against these risks,” Rep. Simon said today in a news release.
“Small businesses are already operating with limited resources and tight margins; a cybersecurity attack could mean the difference between survival and failure,” Rep. Simon noted.
“As cybersecurity threats continue to grow and advance, it’s critical that lawmakers have access to the best data, analysis, and expertise available to fully understand the risks facing small businesses so that we can craft effective solutions,” she added. “This bill will help Congress respond to these challenges and strengthen protections for entrepreneurs and job creators nationwide.”
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