Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

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Bill Number

S 1560

Introduced

May 11, 2023

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 381.

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Topics

Computer security and identity theft Health facilities and institutions Higher education Rural conditions and development Science, Technology, Communications Vocational and technical education

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Summary

Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop and annually report to Congress about a workforce development strategy to address the unmet need for cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals. Additionally, CISA must disseminate materials that rural hospitals may use to train staff about cybersecurity.

Actions

May 9, 2024

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 381.
May 9, 2024

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-170.
Jun 14, 2023

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 11, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 11, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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