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9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

USA119th CongressS-1007| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act, aims to bolster the cybersecurity of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . It mandates that the Lifeline program coordinate with the Chief Information Security Officer of the Department of Health and Human Services to protect against cybersecurity incidents and eliminate known vulnerabilities. This proactive measure ensures the program's infrastructure remains secure for those seeking help. The legislation also establishes a strict cybersecurity reporting framework , requiring the program's network administrator and participating crisis centers to report identified vulnerabilities and incidents within 24 hours, while safeguarding personal privacy. The network administrator must then notify the Assistant Secretary within 24 hours of discovery or being informed. Additionally, the Comptroller General is directed to conduct a study within 180 days to evaluate the Lifeline's cybersecurity risks and report findings to Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1493
9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-912
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1493
    9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-912
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-912: 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMental health

9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

USA119th CongressS-1007| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
This bill, the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act, aims to bolster the cybersecurity of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . It mandates that the Lifeline program coordinate with the Chief Information Security Officer of the Department of Health and Human Services to protect against cybersecurity incidents and eliminate known vulnerabilities. This proactive measure ensures the program's infrastructure remains secure for those seeking help. The legislation also establishes a strict cybersecurity reporting framework , requiring the program's network administrator and participating crisis centers to report identified vulnerabilities and incidents within 24 hours, while safeguarding personal privacy. The network administrator must then notify the Assistant Secretary within 24 hours of discovery or being informed. Additionally, the Comptroller General is directed to conduct a study within 180 days to evaluate the Lifeline's cybersecurity risks and report findings to Congress.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1493
9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-912
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1493
    9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-912
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-912: 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMental health