Satellite Cybersecurity Act

United States117th CongressS-3511Senate
Updated: Jun 21, 2022

Summary

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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HR-7629: Satellite Cybersecurity Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Senate

  2. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Senate

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.

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  4. 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.

    Senate