HR 8880 Introduced - Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Report

Last month, Rep Simon (D,CA) introduced HR 8880, the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026. The bill would require the GAO to conduct a study of current Federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, resources, tools, and services intended to assist owners of small business concerns. No new funding is authorized by this legislation. 

I can find no legislation in the 118th Congress that would appear to be similar to HR 8880. 

Moving Forward  

On May 20th, 2026, the House Small Business Committee held a business meeting where nine bills were considered, including HR 8880. By a vote of 23 to 0, the Committee adopted the bill as introduced. On June 3rd, 2026, the Committee Report on the bill was published. HR 8880 is currently scheduled to be considered by the House today under the suspension of the rules process. Strong, bipartisan support for the bill is expected. 

For more information on the provisions of this bill, see my article at CFSN Detailed Analysis - https://patrickcoyle.substack.com/p/hr-8880-introduced-small-business - subscription required.