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IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-734| Senate 
| Updated: 9/23/2019
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 or the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 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. By March 31, 2020, NIST must develop standards and guidelines for the appropriate use and management of IoT devices owned or controlled by the government, including minimum information security requirements for managing cybersecurity risks. The OMB shall then issue policies and principles for each agency that are consistent with such guidelines. NIST shall publish guidelines for the reporting, coordinating, publishing, and receiving of information about a security vulnerability relating to agency information systems, including IoT devices, and the resolution of such security vulnerability. The OMB shall oversee the implementation of the guidelines.

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Timeline
Mar 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 23, 2019
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 23, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
Dec 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1668
Signed by President.
  • March 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 19, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 23, 2019
    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 23, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.


  • December 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1668
    Signed by President.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1668: IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020
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 2019

USA116th CongressS-734| Senate 
| Updated: 9/23/2019
Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 or the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 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. By March 31, 2020, NIST must develop standards and guidelines for the appropriate use and management of IoT devices owned or controlled by the government, including minimum information security requirements for managing cybersecurity risks. The OMB shall then issue policies and principles for each agency that are consistent with such guidelines. NIST shall publish guidelines for the reporting, coordinating, publishing, and receiving of information about a security vulnerability relating to agency information systems, including IoT devices, and the resolution of such security vulnerability. The OMB shall oversee the implementation of the guidelines.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 23, 2019
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 23, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
Dec 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1668
Signed by President.
  • March 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 19, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 23, 2019
    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 23, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.


  • December 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1668
    Signed by President.
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1668: IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020
  • 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