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Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act

USA116th CongressS-4920| Senate 
| Updated: 12/8/2020
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry Moran (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions related to improving telework cybersecurity for small organizations. Specifically, CISA must publish a resource on its website describing best practices a small organization may take to improve cybersecurity with respect to teleworking. The FTC must establish a program consistent with this resource to educate consumers and small organizations on improving the cybersecurity of technologies used for distance learning, telemedicine, and telework as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8379
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E892-893)
Nov 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 8, 2020
Star Print ordered on S. 4920.
  • September 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8379
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E892-893)


  • November 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 8, 2020
    Star Print ordered on S. 4920.

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Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act

USA116th CongressS-4920| Senate 
| Updated: 12/8/2020
Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions related to improving telework cybersecurity for small organizations. Specifically, CISA must publish a resource on its website describing best practices a small organization may take to improve cybersecurity with respect to teleworking. The FTC must establish a program consistent with this resource to educate consumers and small organizations on improving the cybersecurity of technologies used for distance learning, telemedicine, and telework as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8379
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E892-893)
Nov 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 8, 2020
Star Print ordered on S. 4920.
  • September 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8379
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E892-893)


  • November 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 8, 2020
    Star Print ordered on S. 4920.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry Moran (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommutingComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsDepartment of Homeland SecurityEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations