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Satellite Cybersecurity Act

USA118th CongressS-1425| Senate 
| Updated: 9/5/2023
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 requires the dissemination of information and other activities to address cybersecurity risks to commercial satellite systems. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must (1) maintain a publicly available clearinghouse of resources concerning the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems; and (2) consolidate voluntary recommendations for developing, maintaining, and operating those systems, including recommendations for protecting systems against cyber-related risks and attacks. To the extent practicable, CISA must implement these activities as a public-private partnership. In addition, the National Space Council and the White House Office of the National Cyber Director must develop a national strategy for addressing and improving the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems. Further, the Government Accountability Office must report on federal actions to support and improve the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including actions taken to address the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure sectors. The report must cover, among other topics, the effectiveness of those actions and the reliance of federal agencies on commercial satellite systems (particularly those with ties to foreign countries).

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3511
Satellite Cybersecurity Act
May 3, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 5, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-92.
Sep 5, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3511
    Satellite Cybersecurity Act


  • May 3, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 5, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-92.


  • September 5, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.

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Satellite Cybersecurity Act

USA118th CongressS-1425| Senate 
| Updated: 9/5/2023
Satellite Cybersecurity Act This bill requires the dissemination of information and other activities to address cybersecurity risks to commercial satellite systems. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must (1) maintain a publicly available clearinghouse of resources concerning the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems; and (2) consolidate voluntary recommendations for developing, maintaining, and operating those systems, including recommendations for protecting systems against cyber-related risks and attacks. To the extent practicable, CISA must implement these activities as a public-private partnership. In addition, the National Space Council and the White House Office of the National Cyber Director must develop a national strategy for addressing and improving the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems. Further, the Government Accountability Office must report on federal actions to support and improve the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including actions taken to address the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure sectors. The report must cover, among other topics, the effectiveness of those actions and the reliance of federal agencies on commercial satellite systems (particularly those with ties to foreign countries).

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3511
Satellite Cybersecurity Act
May 3, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 5, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-92.
Sep 5, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3511
    Satellite Cybersecurity Act


  • May 3, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 5, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-92.


  • September 5, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • 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