# 119-s-5291: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

119-s-5291, Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5291
- Congress: 119
- Title: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**This bill would require the Government Accountability Office to evaluate federal cybersecurity assistance for small business concerns.** The study would catalog common cyberattacks, assess small business preparedness, review federal programs and services, and offer recommendations to improve awareness, coordination, and support.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Small business cybersecurity study, no new funds: mixed, low. This bill would require the Comptroller General (GAO) to study Federal cybersecurity programs, tools, and services meant to help small businesses. For the study, "small business concern" would be defined by section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). The study would examine four core activ…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5291 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5291)

## Related
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5291 (as of 2026-09-10).