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US S771

Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2019


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Introduced
03/13/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend section 21 of the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying at least 5 or 10% of the total number of employees of a small business development center to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2019, requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program for certifying at least 5 or 10% of the total number of employees at each Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses. The bill defines "cyber strategy" as resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and attacks. The SBA will reimburse SBDCs for the costs of certifying their employees, up to a maximum of $350,000 per fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51. (on 04/01/2019)

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