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This bill, the "9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act," amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance the cybersecurity of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The key provisions include: (1) requiring the lifeline program to take steps to protect the suicide prevention hotline from cybersecurity incidents and address known vulnerabilities; (2) establishing a reporting requirement for the program's network administrator and local/regional crisis centers to notify the Assistant Secretary of any identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities or incidents; and (3) directing the Comptroller General to conduct a study evaluating the cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The goal is to ensure the suicide prevention hotline is protected from cyber threats and to improve the overall cybersecurity of this critical public health resource.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/498/all-info