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US S5390

US S5390
Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024


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Introduced
11/21/2024
In Committee
11/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to coordinate to improve cybersecurity in the health care and public health sectors, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024, aims to improve cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sectors. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to coordinate on initiatives such as developing cybersecurity guidance and resources, creating a cybersecurity incident response plan, updating breach reporting requirements, and issuing guidance on rural cybersecurity readiness. The bill also authorizes grants to healthcare entities to adopt cybersecurity best practices and directs the development of a strategic plan to support the growth of the healthcare cybersecurity workforce.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 11/21/2024)

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