SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4491
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Commerce
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-12-02: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-04T04:11:39Z
Official Summary
SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to implement the recommendations from a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published on November 6, 2024, related to modernizing the SBA's information technology systems.
Specifically, the SBA must address risks related to its certification project that allows small businesses to apply for and manage government contracting certifications. The GAO recommendations include developing a project risk management strategy and risk mitigation plan and managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The SBA must submit to Congress an implementation plan for the modernization not later than 180 days after the enactment of this bill.
Sponsor
Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2025-12-02: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 2025-12-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-12-01: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4913-4914)
- 2025-12-01: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4913-4914)
- 2025-12-01: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4491.
- 2025-12-01: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4913-4914)
- 2025-12-01: Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2025-08-15: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
- 2025-08-15: Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-223.
- 2025-08-15: Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-223.
- 2025-07-22: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- 2025-07-22: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-07-17: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 2025-07-17: Introduced in House
- 2025-07-17: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act — issued 2025-12-01 — PDF (6 pages)
- SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act — issued 2025-07-17 — PDF (4 pages)
- SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act — issued 2025-12-02 — PDF (5 pages)
- SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act — issued 2025-08-15 — PDF (6 pages)