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HR10329119th CongressWALLET

Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

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Summary

Help small businesses recognize and defend against foreign adversary threats. The Small Business Administration will create and share plain‑language guidance on harms such as intellectual property theft, cyber intrusions, counterfeit goods, forced labor, and risky foreign investments so firms can better protect IP, data, and supply chains.

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  • Small businesses: Receive clear guidance on identifying harmful foreign conduct and on best practices to protect intellectual property, sensitive business information, and supply chains. The materials also offer cybersecurity and data protection advice and guidance on evaluating foreign investments and partnerships.
  • SBA field offices and programs: SBA district offices and other SBA programs must distribute the materials. The Administrator will review and, if needed, update the guidance annually starting October 1, 2027 to reflect new tactics and laws.
  • Federal partners and Congress: The SBA will consult agencies such as DHS, State, FBI, Treasury, Commerce, USTR, the USPTO, and the U.S. Copyright Office when developing content. If an activity poses a significant economic or national security risk, the SBA must notify the House and Senate small business committees with the specific activity and justification.

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New SBA guidance for small businesses

If enacted, the Small Business Administration would develop and share educational materials to help small businesses spot and reduce risks from foreign adversaries. The materials would cover threats like intellectual-property theft, cyber intrusions, forced-labor goods, counterfeit goods, and predatory investment. They would give best practices on protecting IP, sensitive business information, supply chains, and cybersecurity, and list federal resources. The SBA would distribute the materials through district offices and other SBA programs. Beginning October 1, 2027, and annually after that, the SBA would review and update the materials. If the Administrator and agency partners identify an activity that poses a significant risk, the SBA would notify the House and Senate small business committees and explain the finding.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/10/2026

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