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IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-1668| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2020
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (26)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Walker (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 or the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take specified steps to increase cybersecurity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. IoT is the extension of internet connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects. Specifically, the bill requires NIST to develop and publish standards and guidelines for the federal government on the appropriate use and management by agencies of IoT devices owned or controlled by an agency and connected to information systems owned or controlled by an agency, including minimum information security requirements for managing cybersecurity risks associated with such devices. The bill requires the OMB to review agency information security policies and principles on the basis of the NIST standards and guidelines and issue such policies and principles as necessary to ensure the agency policies and principles are consistent with the NIST standards and guidelines. NIST shall review and revise, as appropriate, the standards and guidelines every five years. The OMB shall update any policy or principle to be consistent with NIST revisions. NIST shall develop and publish guidelines for agency, contractor, and subcontractor communications regarding security vulnerabilities. The OMB shall develop and oversee the implementation of policies, principles, standards, or guidelines as necessary to address security vulnerabilities of information systems. An agency is prohibited from procuring, obtaining, or using an IoT device if the agency determines during a review of a contract that the use of such device prevents compliance with the standards and guidelines, subject to a waiver where necessary for national security, for research purposes, or where such device is secured using alternative effective methods. The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress on broader IoT efforts.

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Timeline
Mar 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Mar 11, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 12, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 12, 2019
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Sep 23, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-734
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-112.
Sep 14, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.
Sep 14, 2020
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Sep 14, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-501, Part I.
Sep 14, 2020
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4351-4354)
Sep 14, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1668.
Sep 14, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4351-4352)
Sep 14, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2020
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7043-7044)
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7043-7044)
Nov 18, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 24, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 4, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 4, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-207.
  • March 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • March 11, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 12, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 12, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • September 23, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-734
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-112.


  • September 14, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.


  • September 14, 2020
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • September 14, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-501, Part I.


  • September 14, 2020
    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 14, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4351-4354)


  • September 14, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1668.


  • September 14, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 14, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4351-4352)


  • September 14, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 14, 2020
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • September 15, 2020
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7043-7044)


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7043-7044)


  • November 18, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 24, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • December 4, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • December 4, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-207.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 116-734: IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)Public contracts and procurement

IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-1668| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2020
Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 or the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take specified steps to increase cybersecurity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. IoT is the extension of internet connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects. Specifically, the bill requires NIST to develop and publish standards and guidelines for the federal government on the appropriate use and management by agencies of IoT devices owned or controlled by an agency and connected to information systems owned or controlled by an agency, including minimum information security requirements for managing cybersecurity risks associated with such devices. The bill requires the OMB to review agency information security policies and principles on the basis of the NIST standards and guidelines and issue such policies and principles as necessary to ensure the agency policies and principles are consistent with the NIST standards and guidelines. NIST shall review and revise, as appropriate, the standards and guidelines every five years. The OMB shall update any policy or principle to be consistent with NIST revisions. NIST shall develop and publish guidelines for agency, contractor, and subcontractor communications regarding security vulnerabilities. The OMB shall develop and oversee the implementation of policies, principles, standards, or guidelines as necessary to address security vulnerabilities of information systems. An agency is prohibited from procuring, obtaining, or using an IoT device if the agency determines during a review of a contract that the use of such device prevents compliance with the standards and guidelines, subject to a waiver where necessary for national security, for research purposes, or where such device is secured using alternative effective methods. The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress on broader IoT efforts.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Mar 11, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 12, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 12, 2019
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Sep 23, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-734
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-112.
Sep 14, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.
Sep 14, 2020
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Sep 14, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-501, Part I.
Sep 14, 2020
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4351-4354)
Sep 14, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1668.
Sep 14, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4351-4352)
Sep 14, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2020
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7043-7044)
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7043-7044)
Nov 18, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 24, 2020
Presented to President.
Dec 4, 2020
Signed by President.
Dec 4, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-207.
  • March 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • March 11, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 12, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 12, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • September 23, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-734
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-112.


  • September 14, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.


  • September 14, 2020
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • September 14, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-501, Part I.


  • September 14, 2020
    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 14, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4351-4354)


  • September 14, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1668.


  • September 14, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 14, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4351-4352)


  • September 14, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 14, 2020
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • September 15, 2020
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7043-7044)


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7043-7044)


  • November 18, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 24, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • December 4, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • December 4, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-207.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (26)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Walker (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 116-734: IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)Public contracts and procurement