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Introduced
06/26/2017
06/26/2017
In Committee
08/02/2017
08/02/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying employees of small business development centers to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program for certifying employees of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) 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 Administrator of the SBA must ensure that a minimum number of SBDC employees are certified to provide cyber assistance, and may reimburse SBDCs for the costs of certifying their employees, subject to available appropriations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Jim Risch (R)*,
Chris Coons (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Ed Markey (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Last Action
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-300. (on 04/25/2018)
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