SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 4491 SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/5/2025, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4491

H.R. 4491, introduced in the 119th Congress on July 17, 2025, aims to compel the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to enact specific suggestions regarding modernizing information technology within the agency and includes provisions addressing other related purposes.

Congressional Summary of HR 4491

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4491

Bill HR 4491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4491 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4491's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of December 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4491

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4491

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies

- Computer security and identity theft

- Computers and information technology

- Small Business Administration

- Technology assessment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4491

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to implement certain recommendations relating to information technology modernization, and for other purposes.