{"id":217343,"date":"2026-05-20T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/new-bill-representative-lateefah-simon-introduces-h-r-8880-small-business-cybersecurity-assistance-evaluation-act-of-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:25:13","slug":"new-bill-representative-lateefah-simon-introduces-h-r-8880-small-business-cybersecurity-assistance-evaluation-act-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/new-bill-representative-lateefah-simon-introduces-h-r-8880-small-business-cybersecurity-assistance-evaluation-act-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Bill: Representative Lateefah Simon introduces H.R. 8880: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Bill: Representative Lateefah Simon introduces H.R. 8880: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/news\/New+Bill%3A+Representative+Lateefah+Simon+introduces+H.R.+8880%3A+Small+Business+Cybersecurity+Assistance+Evaluation+Act+of+2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-20 11:43:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. <\/p>\n

By: Quiver LegislationRadar<\/p>\n

Posted: 31\u00a0minutes ago \/ May 20, 2026 3:43 p.m. UTC<\/p>\n

We have received text from H.R. 8880: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-05-19, and currently has 1 cosponsor.Here is a short summary of the bill:
\n This bill, known as the “Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026,” aims to evaluate how effectively current federal programs are helping small businesses handle cybersecurity threats and risks. The following points summarize the key aspects of the bill:<\/p>\n

Study on Cybersecurity Assistance<\/p>\n

The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study focusing on federal initiatives designed to support small businesses in various aspects of cybersecurity, including:<\/p>\n

Identifying Cyber Risks:<\/p>\n

Understanding the specific cyber risks, threats, and vulnerabilities that small businesses face.<\/p>\n

Preparedness Assessment:<\/p>\n

Evaluating how prepared small businesses are to manage these risks and threats.<\/p>\n

Mitigation and Recovery Planning:<\/p>\n

Exploring ways for small businesses to prepare for and recover from cyberattacks and incidents such as scams and fraud.<\/p>\n

Capital Acquisition:<\/p>\n

Identifying resources or capital sources that small businesses can utilize to implement necessary cybersecurity measures.<\/p>\n

Required Study Components<\/p>\n

The study must include specific elements such as:<\/p>\n

Common Cyberattacks:<\/p>\n

Information on the most frequent types of cyberattacks targeting small businesses.<\/p>\n

Inventory of Federal Resources:<\/p>\n

A detailed list of existing federal cybersecurity initiatives, programs, tools, and services available to small businesses.<\/p>\n

Awareness and Usage Assessment:<\/p>\n

An evaluation of how well small businesses are aware of and utilizing these federal resources, including reasons for any differences in utilization levels.<\/p>\n

Coordination and Integration Analysis:<\/p>\n

An assessment of how well these federal initiatives work together.<\/p>\n

Effectiveness Evaluation:<\/p>\n

An examination of how effective these initiatives are in helping small businesses with the various cybersecurity activities outlined.<\/p>\n

Identification of Gaps:<\/p>\n

Identifying any significant cybersecurity concepts that are not addressed by existing federal initiatives.<\/p>\n

Improvement Recommendations:<\/p>\n

Suggestions on how to enhance the effectiveness, awareness, and coordination of federal cybersecurity support for small businesses.<\/p>\n

Reporting Requirements<\/p>\n

Upon completion of the study, the Comptroller General is required to submit a report detailing all findings and recommendations to both the House and Senate Small Business Committees.<\/p>\n

Financial Implications<\/p>\n

The bill specifies that no additional funding is authorized to implement its provisions, meaning it is expected to operate within existing budgetary constraints.<\/p>\n

Relevant Companies<\/p>\n

Representative Lateefah Simon Bill ProposalsHere are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Lateefah Simon:H.R.8880: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026H.R.8426: Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026H.R.8128: Same-Day Paratransit Innovation ActH.R.7298: Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026H.R.6069: RIDER Safety ActH.R.5096: Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination ActYou can track bills proposed by Representative Lateefah Simon on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Simon.Representative Lateefah Simon Net WorthQuiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Lateefah Simon is worth $233.8K, as of May 20th, 2026. This is the 436th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.Simon has approximately $58.8K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.You can track Representative Lateefah Simon’s net worth on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Simon.2026 California’s 12th Congressional District ElectionThere has been approximately $2,335,569 of spending in California’s 12th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.Approximately $11,019 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.The rating for this race is currently “Solid D”.You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 California’s 12th congressional district election.This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative’s disclaimers for more information.<\/p>\n

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