HR 4491

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.

Bill status

Status

Reported

Sponsor

Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros [D-CA-31]

Cosponsors

1

Policy area

Commerce

Introduced

2025-07-17

Latest action

2025-12-02: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Committee referrals

• Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee: Senate · Referred To · 2025-12-02
• Small Business Committee: House · Reported By · 2025-08-15
• Small Business Committee: House · Markup By · 2025-07-22
• Small Business Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-07-17

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.