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National Cybersecurity Awareness Act
5/24/2024, 1:43 PM
Summary of Bill S 1835
The National Cybersecurity Awareness Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1835, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase awareness and education about cybersecurity among the general public.
The bill proposes the establishment of a national cybersecurity awareness campaign, which would be coordinated by the Department of Homeland Security. This campaign would aim to educate individuals, businesses, and organizations about the importance of cybersecurity and provide them with resources to protect themselves from cyber threats.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of cybersecurity best practices and guidelines that can be implemented by both the public and private sectors. It also encourages the sharing of cybersecurity information and resources between the government and private industry to improve overall cybersecurity readiness. Overall, the National Cybersecurity Awareness Act seeks to enhance the nation's cybersecurity posture by promoting awareness, education, and collaboration among all stakeholders. It is an important step towards addressing the growing threat of cyber attacks and protecting the country's critical infrastructure.
The bill proposes the establishment of a national cybersecurity awareness campaign, which would be coordinated by the Department of Homeland Security. This campaign would aim to educate individuals, businesses, and organizations about the importance of cybersecurity and provide them with resources to protect themselves from cyber threats.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of cybersecurity best practices and guidelines that can be implemented by both the public and private sectors. It also encourages the sharing of cybersecurity information and resources between the government and private industry to improve overall cybersecurity readiness. Overall, the National Cybersecurity Awareness Act seeks to enhance the nation's cybersecurity posture by promoting awareness, education, and collaboration among all stakeholders. It is an important step towards addressing the growing threat of cyber attacks and protecting the country's critical infrastructure.
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Current Status of Bill S 1835
Bill S 1835 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill S 1835 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 6, 2023. Bill S 1835's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382. as of May 9, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1835
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1835
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Internet, web applications, social media
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1835
National Cybersecurity Awareness Act
National Cybersecurity Awareness Act
National Cybersecurity Awareness Act
A bill to require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a campaign program to raise awareness regarding the importance of cybersecurity in the United States.
A bill to require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a campaign program to raise awareness regarding the importance of cybersecurity in the United States.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1835
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