H.R. 4491: SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-07-17 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-02 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2025-08-15):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brian Jack | R GA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-17 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4491 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4491?
H.R. 4491 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4491 are available on congress.gov.
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