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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 4491

SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

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Introduced 2025-07-17Topic: technology privacy · governance ethics

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

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.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2025-12-02SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.refer
2025-12-01HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-01HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4913-4914)
2025-12-01Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4913-4914)floor pass
2025-12-01HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4491.
2025-12-01HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4913-4914)
2025-12-01HouseMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025-08-15HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
2025-08-15HouseReported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-223.report
2025-08-15Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-223.report
2025-07-22HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.refer
2025-07-22HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Heldrefer
2025-07-17HouseReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.refer
2025-07-17Introduced in Houseintroduce
2025-07-17Introduced in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-11. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.