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Satellite Cybersecurity Act

USA117th CongressS-3511| Senate 
| Updated: 6/21/2022
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Satellite Cybersecurity Act This bill addresses cybersecurity matters related to commercial satellite systems. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must maintain a publicly available clearinghouse of resources concerning the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems. CISA must also consolidate voluntary recommendations for the development, maintenance, and operation of such systems. The recommendations must include measures to protect systems against cyber-related vulnerabilities, risks, and attacks. To the extent practicable, CISA must implement its activities as a public-private partnership. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on (1) federal actions to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including with respect to critical infrastructure sectors; and (2) federal reliance on such systems, including those owned or controlled by foreign entities. In carrying out its study and report, the GAO must coordinate with designated federal agencies.

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Timeline
Jan 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 30, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7629
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jun 21, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-122.
Jun 21, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
  • January 13, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 13, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 30, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7629
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • June 21, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-122.


  • June 21, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.

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  • HR 117-7629: Satellite Cybersecurity Act
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Satellite Cybersecurity Act

USA117th CongressS-3511| Senate 
| Updated: 6/21/2022
Satellite Cybersecurity Act This bill addresses cybersecurity matters related to commercial satellite systems. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must maintain a publicly available clearinghouse of resources concerning the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems. CISA must also consolidate voluntary recommendations for the development, maintenance, and operation of such systems. The recommendations must include measures to protect systems against cyber-related vulnerabilities, risks, and attacks. To the extent practicable, CISA must implement its activities as a public-private partnership. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on (1) federal actions to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including with respect to critical infrastructure sectors; and (2) federal reliance on such systems, including those owned or controlled by foreign entities. In carrying out its study and report, the GAO must coordinate with designated federal agencies.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 30, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7629
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jun 21, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-122.
Jun 21, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
  • January 13, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 13, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 30, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7629
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • June 21, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-122.


  • June 21, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7629: Satellite Cybersecurity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic-private cooperationSpacecraft and satellites