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]
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.
Title
Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act
Sponsors
Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-12-08 | Senate | Star Print ordered on S. 4920. |
2020-11-18 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commuting
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Department of Homeland Security
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Science, technology, communications
Small business
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Commuting
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Department of Homeland Security
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Science, technology, communications
Small business
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4920/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4920/BILLS-116s4920is.pdf |