United StatesSmall businesses would receive federal guidance on protecting computer systems
The Small Business Administration would share cybersecurity guidance, including certification information for small businesses seeking federal contracts or work as federal subcontractors.
What it does
The Small Business Administration would develop and share guidance to help small businesses protect their computer systems and follow recommended cybersecurity practices.
Small businesses seeking federal contract work would receive information about cybersecurity certification. The agency would share that information through its outreach and website.
Argument forSmall businesses seeking federal work could find certification guidance more easily because the agency would share it through outreach and its website.
Argument againstInformation alone might leave small businesses needing outside help to put cybersecurity practices and certification guidance into use.
More detail
The Small Business Administration would develop and share cybersecurity information and resources. The resources would help small businesses protect their computer systems and follow recommended cybersecurity practices. The agency would consult with federal cybersecurity and technology standards officials.
The Small Business Administration would provide information about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program or its replacement. The information would cover cybersecurity certification for small businesses seeking federal contracts or work as federal subcontractors. The agency would coordinate with the Defense Department and other appropriate federal agencies.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 13Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-851.Latest
- Oct 13Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 748.
- Sep 16Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Sep 16Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- Sep 2Introduced in House
- Sep 2Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.Introduced
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