Small Business Committee Advances Two Bills Introduced by Rep. Wied
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Committee on Small Business today advanced two bills introduced by Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) with bipartisan support.
“Whether it’s strengthening cybersecurity for small businesses or helping bring manufacturing back home, I am committed to doing everything I can to put Main Street first and give small businesses the tools they need to continue driving our economy,” said Congressman Wied. “These commonsense pieces of legislation were designed to make life easier for small business owners. I am pleased to see them advance through committee, and I look forward to working to pass them through the House.”
During today’s markup, members of the Small Business Committee unanimously voted to advance both the Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act and the Reshoring American Manufacturing Act.
The Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act:
Requires the Small Business Administration to collaborate with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute of Standards and Technology to provide small businesses with information on cybersecurity best practices.
Requires the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Secretary of War, to provide specific information related to the levels of cybersecurity requirements for the Department of War’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Requires the Administrator to consult the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the SBA’s Office of Advocacy annually to determine best practices for disseminating information to small businesses.
The Reshoring American Manufacturing Act:
Requires the Small Business Administration to establish, operate, and maintain a webpage that provides a free tool for small businesses seeking information on onshoring their manufacturing capacity to the United States, including a list of resources, relevant organizations, and other information deemed necessary by the SBA.
Requires the SBA’s Office of Manufacturing and Trade to annually consult with the Office of Advocacy to improve and update the webpage’s resources and information.