8(a) Small Business Integrity and Stability Act of 2026

This bill aims to provide stability for small businesses participating in the 8(a) Program by directing the Small Business Administration (SBA) to extend their term of participation. Specifically, it mandates a one-year extension for small businesses that were active in the 8(a) Program between January 20, 2025, and September 30, 2026 , unless they decline the extension. The Administrator is also required to issue implementing rules within 15 days of enactment, with a prohibition on official travel funds if the final rule is not issued within 75 days. Furthermore, the legislation provides for the reinstatement of certain "covered concerns" into the 8(a) Program, treating their participation as if it was never terminated or voluntarily withdrawn. These reinstated businesses are then eligible to elect an additional one-year extension . A "covered concern" primarily includes businesses whose participation was terminated due to non-compliance with a specific OMB information request or those who voluntarily withdrew between January 19, 2026, and October 1, 2026 , excluding cases where termination was upheld by the Office of Hearings and Appeals. The bill also ensures that for participants determined socially disadvantaged by June 11, 2026, the SBA will apply the regulations in effect on that date for continued program eligibility.