H.R. 8879Passed one chamberJobs & the economy
Bill would require SBA to report yearly on small business certification delays
Data as of July 23, 2026
The bill requires SBA to submit annual reports to Congress detailing timelines and outcomes for small business contracting certifications.AI-decoded40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
The bill requires the SBA to give Congress a detailed yearly report on how small businesses apply for and receive certification for federal contracting programs. The report must include application numbers, approvals, denials, processing times, and pending applications, and must break down data by application method and by first-time versus renewal applicants for veteran- and women-owned business programs.
Who does it affect?
The SBA would take on new reporting duties, and small business owners—including service-disabled veterans, women, and HUBZone-area businesses—who use these certification programs are affected.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not create new programs or change certification eligibility; it aims to give Congress and the public better data to identify delays or problems in SBA's certification process.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- May 19, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov