H.R. 4491 Passed the House Commerce

SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to implement certain recommendations relating to information technology modernization, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] Introduced July 17, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action December 2, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Dec 2, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. Dec 1, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Dec 1, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4913-4914)
  4. Dec 1, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4491.
  5. Dec 1, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4913-4914)
  6. Dec 1, 2025 Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Aug 15, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
  8. Aug 15, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-223.
  9. Jul 22, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  10. Jul 22, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Jul 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  12. Jul 17, 2025 Introduced in House

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