Cisneros and Velázquez introduced legislation to shield 8(a) small businesses from SBA rule changes and terminations.
Quiver AI Summary
Bill introduced: Rep. Gil Cisneros and Rep. Nydia Velázquez introduced the 8(a) Small Business Integrity and Stability Act of 2026. The measure is described as aiming to shield current participants in the SBA’s 8(a) program from regulatory changes, added compliance burdens, and sudden terminations.
What the legislation would do: According to the release, the bill would "grandfather" current participants under prior rules, prevent reevaluation under the new system, add one year to program eligibility, and reinstate some businesses removed for administrative reasons. The Small Business Majority is listed as an endorser.
Supporters' view: The release quotes Cisneros, Velázquez, and a Small Business Majority official as saying the proposal would restore fairness, predictability, and access to federal contracting for small and minority-owned businesses. The release says the full text of the bill is available online.
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Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Fundraising
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. recently disclosed $98.6K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 768th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 21.0% came from individual donors.
Cisneros disclosed $82.2K of spending. This was the 808th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Cisneros disclosed $111.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1019th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. is worth $81.2M, as of August 11th, 2026. This is the 19th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Cisneros has approximately $23.9M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.:
- H.R.10071: To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to reinstate and extend participation in the 8(a) Program for certain concerns, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7154: Streamlining Small Business Contracts Act of 2026
- H.R.6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- H.R.6958: PROTECT Military Families Act
- H.R.6384: Defense Health Agency Prevention Services Enhancement Act
- H.R.6383: Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act
You can track bills proposed by Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Cisneros.
