9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 498 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2024, 7:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 498

9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to undertake efforts to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. (The lifeline is a three-digit number that connects callers in suicidal crisis or mental health distress to a national network of crisis centers.)

The bill also expands related reporting requirements. Specifically, the network administrator for the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to SAMHSA, and local and regional crisis centers that participate in the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to the administrator.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that evaluates cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the lifeline and report the findings to Congress.

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Current Status of Bill HR 498

Bill HR 498 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill HR 498 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2023. Bill HR 498's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 6, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 498

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Health

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Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 498

9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility ActTo amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to secure the suicide prevention lifeline from cybersecurity incidents, and for other purposes.9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

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