Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (via the Cybersecurity Agency Director) to create a workforce development strategy for rural hospitals within one year of enactment. The strategy must address cybersecurity staffing gaps by building partnerships with schools and providers, developing tailored training curricula for rural areas, and recommending policy changes. It also mandates the creation of accessible cybersecurity training materials for hospital staff and annual reports to Congress on progress and effectiveness. The bill directly affects rural hospitals - defined as non-urban facilities providing inpatient care - and aims to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities through structured workforce development.