H.R. 4491 · Passed House · Commerce

SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

Sponsor: Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA)

What it does

• Requires the SBA to implement the recommendations of a November 6, 2024, Government Accountability Office report on modernizing its information technology.
• Directs the SBA to address risks in its certification project, which lets small businesses apply for and manage government contracting certifications.
• Covers recommendations such as a project risk management strategy, a risk mitigation plan, and managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Requires an implementation plan to Congress within 180 days of enactment.

Official 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.

Latest action

Dec 2, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship