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119th Congress · H.R. 4491 · Passed Origin

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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SubjectsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologySmall Business AdministrationTechnology assessment

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SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 123 (Thursday, July 17, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CISNEROS:H.R. 4491.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H3476]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] · [D-CA-31] · C001123
    Dem-CA-31 current · 2 terms · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
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1971-02-12
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2025-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (6)

  • Contracting and Infrastructure (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • House Committee on Armed Services (house) · house · rank 19 · site
  • House Committee on Small Business (house) · house · rank 5 · site
  • Intelligence and Special Operations (house) · house · rank 6
  • Military Personnel (house) · house · rank 5
  • Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations (house) · house · rank 2

Social media

District offices (1)

  • 100 S. Citrus Ave, Suite 204, Covina, CA, 91723 · 626-646-0369 · 34.0860121,-117.8899426

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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CISNEROS, GILBERT
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2024-11-15
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$705,263.13
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$485,535.59
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$259,803.37
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$5,452,550.00
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] · [R-GA-3] · J000311 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-17 · original
    Rep-GA-3 current · 1 term · @RepBrianJack · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-12-02T23:22:05ZReferred To
  • Small Business Committee [House Standing]
    2025-08-15T16:41:26ZReported By
    2025-07-22T16:11:30ZMarkup By
    2025-07-17T13:09:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (15)

  • 2025-12-02IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • 2025-12-01 14:24:50FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-12-01 14:24:49FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4913-4914)
  • 2025-12-01 14:24:49Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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 14:19:16FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4491.
  • 2025-12-01 14:19:14FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4913-4914)
  • 2025-12-01 14:19:02FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-08-15CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
  • 2025-08-15CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-223.
  • 2025-08-15Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-223.
  • 2025-07-22Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  • 2025-07-22Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-17IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • 2025-07-17IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-07-17IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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  • Display Title2026-07-17T23:59:42Z
    SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-12-05T04:08:21Z
    SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-12-03T04:38:19Z
    SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2025-12-03T04:38:19Z
    To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to implement certain recommendations relating to information technology modernization, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-08-16T03:38:19Z
    SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-07-19T07:08:21Z
    SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-07-19T07:03:33Z
    To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to implement certain recommendations relating to information technology modernization, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

07 · 2025-08-15 · Reported to House

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.

Related bills

  • S 4948 (119) SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
    Latest: 2026-07-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-223

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