119th Congress Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 9908: Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
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Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a workforce development strategy to address the need for cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals.
Among other topics, the strategy must consider (1) partnerships between rural hospitals, hospitals that are not rural hospitals, educational institutions, and private nonprofit or for-profit entities; and (2) the development of a cybersecurity curriculum for use in rural educational institutions. HHS must annually brief Congress on the strategy and any programs or initiatives established thereunder.
Additionally, HHS must disseminate free materials that rural hospitals may use to train staff about cybersecurity.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jennifer McClellan D-VAOriginal
- Kim Schrier D-WAOriginal
- Jefferson Shreve R-INOriginal
- Glenn Thompson R-PAOriginal
- Jill Tokuda D-HIOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Erin Houchin SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Erin Houchin.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.