Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

Based on the sponsor, introduction date, and title, S. 5291 has not yet had its full legislative text published, so the specific provisions cannot be described.

The bill, introduced by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) on August 6, 2026, would direct the Comptroller General — the head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) — to conduct an evaluation of federal cybersecurity assistance provided to small business concerns. Based on the title alone, it appears intended to produce a government assessment of how existing federal programs help small businesses with cybersecurity, though the specific scope, agencies covered, and reporting requirements are not yet known.

The bill's stated subject is small businesses, which would be the focus of the GAO's review, and by extension the federal agencies that administer cybersecurity assistance programs for them. Because the text is not yet available, it is not possible to say which programs would be examined or what specific requirements the bill would impose.

The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, and its most recent recorded action is that introduction. As with most introduced bills, it would next need to be considered by a Senate committee before any further action, such as a committee vote or floor consideration, could occur. No committee referral or further action has been reported at this time.

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