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H.R. 8880119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 24, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
Introduced:
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HR 8880 orders a GAO study, not new programs, on federal cybersecurity help for small businesses.
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This bill directs the GAO to study how well federal programs help small businesses handle cybersecurity threats. The study covers common cyberattacks, existing federal tools, awareness and use of these resources, coordination between programs, and coverage gaps, with recommendations reported to House and Senate Small Business Committees.
Small business owners could eventually benefit if the study leads to improved programs. Federal agencies running cybersecurity assistance, such as the Small Business Administration and possibly the Department of Homeland Security, would likely provide information for the review.
The bill creates no new programs, funding, or requirements and has no direct near-term effect on the public; it only sets up a study and report for lawmakers to consider.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.