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Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Local Governments Act

USA117th CongressHR-6541| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2022
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ed Case (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Small Business Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Local Governments Act This bill requires reporting and other efforts to improve the cybersecurity of small entities. These include small businesses, governments (or certain governmental bodies) that represent populations of less than 50,000, and small nonprofits. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must periodically report on and make recommendations about cybersecurity policies and controls for small entities. CISA, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Minority Business Development Agency must (1) promote the report, including by making it available through their respective websites; and (2) make voluntary training and technical assistance available to employees of small entities concerning cybersecurity recommendations identified in the report. In addition, the Department of Commerce must report to Congress about improving the cybersecurity of small entities. Further, the SBA must collect information from small businesses concerning cybersecurity matters and report to Congress about the cybersecurity of small businesses.
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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Feb 2, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Dec 5, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2483
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-217.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.


  • February 2, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • December 5, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2483
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-217.

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Related Bills

  • S 117-2483: Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Local Governments Act of 2021
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Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Local Governments Act

USA117th CongressHR-6541| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2022
Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Local Governments Act This bill requires reporting and other efforts to improve the cybersecurity of small entities. These include small businesses, governments (or certain governmental bodies) that represent populations of less than 50,000, and small nonprofits. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must periodically report on and make recommendations about cybersecurity policies and controls for small entities. CISA, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Minority Business Development Agency must (1) promote the report, including by making it available through their respective websites; and (2) make voluntary training and technical assistance available to employees of small entities concerning cybersecurity recommendations identified in the report. In addition, the Department of Commerce must report to Congress about improving the cybersecurity of small entities. Further, the SBA must collect information from small businesses concerning cybersecurity matters and report to Congress about the cybersecurity of small businesses.
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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Feb 2, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Dec 5, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2483
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-217.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.


  • February 2, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • December 5, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2483
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-217.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ed Case (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Small Business Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-2483: Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Local Governments Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaSmall business