Reps. Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., and Brian Jack, R-Ga., introduced the Small Business Administration IT Modernization Reporting Act of 2025.
Cisneros’ office said Friday the bipartisan bill aims to strengthen SBA’s capacity to develop, implement and manage IT modernization initiatives while reducing possible risks. The proposed legislation mandates the implementation of recommendations from a 2024 Government Accountability Office report. The SBA administrator will also be required to provide Congress with a detailed action plan and briefing.
The GAO study highlighted deficiencies in SBA’s previous IT modernization effort, including the agency’s inability to implement best practices for risk management, cybersecurity, and schedule and cost estimation.
Remarks From Bill Sponsors Cisneros & Jack
“The SBA has a duty to serve the small businesses of America, quickly and efficiently. Current SBA IT practices have fallen behind, hampering the agency’s ability to do so,” said Cisneros, member of the House Committee on Small Business.
“I worked across the aisle with Rep. Jack to introduce this common-sense, bipartisan legislation that upgrades the Small Business Administration’s IT practices, ensuring the agency can keep pace with the needs of today’s small businesses,” Cisneros added.
“I’m proud to support this bipartisan legislation that will allow the Small Business Administration to continue doing what it does best — supporting the entrepreneurs and job creators who are the backbone of our communities. By strengthening and streamlining SBA operations, this bill ensures more small businesses can access the tools, resources and support they need to grow, hire and continue to thrive,” stated Jack.
