Bresnahan’s Cybersecurity Legislation Passes House Small Business Committee

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Small Business Competitions Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026, legislation he co-led, passed out the House Committee on Small Business. His legislation, which passed unanimously by a bipartisan vote of 23-0, will ensure small businesses are protected from cybersecurity risks by studying the effects these attacks can have on small businesses.

"In the United States, small businesses are 210% more likely to experience cyber incidents compared to larger companies," said Rep. Bresnahan. "This is a significant challenge for the businesses that make up Main Streets across the country and is something Congress can no longer afford to overlook. This legislation will help ensure that as cyber threats continue to evolve, our support systems for small businesses evolve as well."

Specifically, the legislation directs the U.S. General Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small businesses. The bill would require a study to analyze cyber risks, vulnerabilities, and current initiatives and identify shortcomings of current preventative and mitigating measures.

In addition to the Small Business Competitions Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026, the House Committee on Small Business passed nine bills, including legislation to strengthen transparency of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loan program, direct the SBA to provide active outreach to small businesses on health coverage options, and require the SBA to provide recommendations to address anticompetitive conduct.

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