Roger Williams (R-TX)
Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The bill is known as the Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026. It requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to develop and share educational materials with small businesses about foreign adversary actions that cause material harm. These materials will cover topics like cybersecurity, protecting intellectual property, and risks tied to foreign investments. The Administrator must also review and update these educational materials annually starting on October 1, 2027. Additionally, the Administrator must notify specific congressional committees if an activity poses a significant risk to national or economic security.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +9
Would business owners be better off under this?
Provides small business owners with critical information to protect their assets and operations.
- Scored +8
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
Provides critical educational resources and guidance to protect small businesses from foreign threats.
- Scored +7
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?
Aims to protect small business intellectual property from theft by foreign adversaries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) and Section 2(b): The Administrator of the Small Business Administration must develop and share educational materials through district offices and programs regarding foreign adversary conduct that harms small businesses. This is positive because it gives everyday business owners practical information to help them navigate these threats.
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Section 2(c)(3) and Section 2(c)(4): The educational materials must identify best practices to protect intellectual property and sensitive business information, while also providing cybersecurity and data protection guidance. This is a benefit for small business owners looking to secure their daily operations against digital threats.
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Section 2(d): The Administrator must review and update these educational materials annually starting October 1, 2027, to reflect emerging tactics and changes in the law. This ensures that the people running small businesses are not relying on outdated information.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — Aims to protect small business intellectual property from theft by foreign adversaries. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — Mandates the dissemination of best practices for data protection to small businesses.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Provides critical educational resources and guidance to protect small businesses from foreign threats. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Protects small businesses from foreign intellectual property theft and economic harm.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Directly mandates the provision of cybersecurity and data protection guidance for small businesses. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Provides guidance on safeguarding interests in foreign markets while maintaining lawful commercial activity.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Provides small business owners with critical information to protect their assets and operations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands the role of the SBA in coordinating with federal agencies to disseminate threat information.
The version one chamber actually passed
What changed from Reported in House: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
A committee approved it and sent it to the floor
What changed from Introduced in House: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 11/12/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 11/11/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 10329.
- Considered under suspension of the rules.
- Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 10/9/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-844.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 741.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Derek TranDemocrat · California