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A bill to require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
1Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Requires the Comptroller General to evaluate how well the government is helping small businesses with cybersecurity. Evaluates the effectiveness of current cybersecurity assistance programs for small businesses.

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Sponsored By

Adam B. Schiff
Democrat · California · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 6, 2026
    Sen. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
  2. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  3. Aug 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects small business owners, who may receive improved cybersecurity assistance from the government as a result of the evaluation. The evaluation's findings could lead to changes in how the government supports small businesses in protecting themselves against cyber threats.

Cosponsors (1)

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