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Introduced
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
In Committee
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to secure the suicide prevention lifeline from cybersecurity incidents, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act," aims to secure the suicide prevention lifeline (the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) from cybersecurity incidents. It amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Lifeline program to coordinate with the Chief Information Security Officer of the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the program from cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The bill also establishes new reporting requirements, where the Lifeline's network administrator and local/regional crisis centers must report any identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities or incidents to the Assistant Secretary within a timely manner. Additionally, the bill directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study evaluating the cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1493/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1493/BILLS-118s1493is.pdf |
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