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US S3904

US S3904
Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022


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Introduced
03/23/2022
In Committee
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector.

AI Summary

This bill, the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022, aims to enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. It requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate on improving cybersecurity in the sector, including by providing resources and training to healthcare organizations on cybersecurity risks and mitigation measures. The bill also directs HHS, in coordination with CISA, to update the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Specific Plan, which will analyze the impact of cybersecurity risks on the sector, evaluate the challenges faced by healthcare assets in securing their systems and data, and assess the sector's cybersecurity workforce needs.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527. (on 10/18/2022)

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