US SB4920 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 18 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-12-08 - Star Print ordered on S. 4920.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions related to improving telework cybersecurity for small organizations. Specifically, CISA must publish a resource on its website describing best practices a small organization may take to improve cybersecurity with respect to teleworking. The FTC must establish a program consistent with this resource to educate consumers and small organizations on improving the cybersecurity of technologies used for distance learning, telemedicine, and telework as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.

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Title

Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-12-08SenateStar Print ordered on S. 4920.
2020-11-18SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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