H.R. 8879: Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026
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 | 2026-05-19 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-24 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-06-03):
Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026
This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report annually, as part of the President's budget submission, information about specified SBA contracting programs.
The reporting requirement applies to the
- 8(a) Business Development program,
- Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract program,
- HUBZone program, and
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program.
The report must include the total number of unique small business concerns certified for participation in each program, the number of applications for certification for two or more such programs, and the percentage of total applicants that received two or more certifications.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tony Wied | R WI (original cosponsor) 2026-05-19 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8879?
H.R. 8879 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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