WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the Committee passed nine bills considered. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after yesterday’s markup.

 

"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and yesterday this Committee delivered real results for them," said Chairman Williams. "The nine bills we advanced strengthen accountability at the U.S. Small Business Administration, and ensure entrepreneurs have the tools they need to grow, compete, and thrive in our modern economy. The American Dream is alive on every Main Street in this country, and we will keep fighting to protect it for the next generation of entrepreneurs."

 

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H.R. 4238: “Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act” — introduced by Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC)

• The bill strengthens oversight of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster loan program by requiring monthly fund status reports, basing budget planning on a ten-year average, and triggering funding safeguards when reserves fall too low.
• Adopted and Reported Favorably to the House, as amended: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

 

H.R. 8879: “Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026” — introduced by Reps. Olszewski (D-MD) and Wied (R-WI)

• The bill requires the SBA to report annually to Congress on small business participation in its certification-based contracting programs, including application volumes, approval rates, and processing times.
• Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

 

H.R. 826: “COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025” — introduced by Chairman Williams (R-TX), and Reps. Latimer (D-NY) & Bean (R-FL)

• This bill requires the SBA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) to report quarterly on fraud cases involving certain COVID-19 disaster loans.
• Adopted and Reported Favorably to the House, as amended: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

 

H.R. 8880: “Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026” — introduced by Reps. Simon (D-CA) and Bresnahan (R-PA)

• This bill directs the GAO to conduct a study evaluating cybersecurity risks to small businesses, as well as existing federal cybersecurity programs and resources available to them.
• Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

 

H.R. 8881: “SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026” — introduced by Reps. Finstad (R-MN) and Latimer (D-NY)

• The bill requires the SBA to report annually to Congress on its use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, including the benefits, risks, and measures to manage usage.
• Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

 

H.R. 8882: “Main Street Competes Act” — introduced by Reps. Scholten (D-MI) and Schmidt (R-KS)

• The bill requires the Office of Advocacy to provide recommendations to Congress on how federal antitrust enforcement affects small business competitiveness based on data submitted by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
• Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

 

H.R. 915: “Small Business Technological Act of 2025” — introduced by Reps. Alford (R-MO) and Lee (D-NV)

• The bill clarifies that the SBA can provide 7(a) loans to small businesses to finance access to modern business software, helping small firms adopt up-to-date technology to stay competitive.
• Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

 

H.R. 2804: “Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025” — introduced by Ranking Member Velázquez (D-NY) and Chairman Williams (R-TX)

• The bill amends the Small Business Act to codify the "Rule of Two."
• Adopted and Reported Favorably to the House, as amended: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

 

H.R. 5498: “Small Business Health Options Awareness Act of 2025” — introduced by Reps. Van Duyne (R-TX), Tenney (R-NY), and Hern (R-OK)

• The bill requires the SBA to disseminate information about Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) through Small Business Development Centers, district offices, and standard SBA communication channels.
• Adopted and Reported Favorably to the House, as amended: 13 Yea, 11 Nay.