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Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2034| Senate 
| Updated: 6/27/2019
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act of 2019 This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide cybersecurity education and resources to small businesses and small business development centers. Specifically, the bill establishes a Cybersecurity Clearinghouse platform, jointly managed by the SBA and DHS, which shall contain public-facing cybersecurity resources in a single location for ease of reference by small businesses. The bill also requires DHS to develop educational cybersecurity materials and training programs for small business development centers to use when counseling small businesses. Such materials must address cybersecurity (1) policies and procedures, and (2) defensive and response strategies.
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Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

Business educationComputer security and identity theftGovernment information and archivesSmall business

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2034| Senate 
| Updated: 6/27/2019
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act of 2019 This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide cybersecurity education and resources to small businesses and small business development centers. Specifically, the bill establishes a Cybersecurity Clearinghouse platform, jointly managed by the SBA and DHS, which shall contain public-facing cybersecurity resources in a single location for ease of reference by small businesses. The bill also requires DHS to develop educational cybersecurity materials and training programs for small business development centers to use when counseling small businesses. Such materials must address cybersecurity (1) policies and procedures, and (2) defensive and response strategies.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business educationComputer security and identity theftGovernment information and archivesSmall business