National Cybersecurity Awareness Act
The National Cybersecurity Awareness Act (S 1835) establishes a year-round federal program to improve cybersecurity awareness, replacing the current annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop practical, free resources for the public and businesses - such as guidance on strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and software updates - and expand outreach to low-income, rural, and small businesses. CISA must create an online hub of updated cybersecurity tools and report annually to Congress on program effectiveness. The bill directly affects CISA (mandating new responsibilities) and indirectly benefits all internet-connected device users by promoting proactive security habits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Jun 6, 2023
Last action May 9, 2024
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May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-171.
upper
Jun 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Jun 6, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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