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A bill to regulate electronic medical device use in secure compartmented information facilities, to require the Director of the National Intelligence oversee transparency reporting and related initiatives, to encourage investment in modernization efforts for sensitive compartmented information facilities, and for other purposes.
8/2/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4956
Bill 118 s 4956, also known as the Electronic Medical Device Regulation Act, aims to regulate the use of electronic medical devices in secure compartmented information facilities (SCIFs). The bill requires the Director of National Intelligence to oversee transparency reporting and related initiatives regarding the use of these devices in SCIFs.
Additionally, the bill encourages investment in modernization efforts for SCIFs to ensure that they are equipped to handle electronic medical devices in a secure manner. The ultimate goal of the bill is to enhance the security and efficiency of medical care provided in SCIFs while also safeguarding sensitive information.
Overall, Bill 118 s 4956 seeks to address the growing use of electronic medical devices in SCIFs and ensure that proper regulations and oversight are in place to protect both patient privacy and national security interests.
Additionally, the bill encourages investment in modernization efforts for SCIFs to ensure that they are equipped to handle electronic medical devices in a secure manner. The ultimate goal of the bill is to enhance the security and efficiency of medical care provided in SCIFs while also safeguarding sensitive information.
Overall, Bill 118 s 4956 seeks to address the growing use of electronic medical devices in SCIFs and ensure that proper regulations and oversight are in place to protect both patient privacy and national security interests.
Current Status of Bill S 4956
Bill S 4956 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4956 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024.  Bill S 4956's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. as of August 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4956
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4956
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4956
A bill to regulate electronic medical device use in secure compartmented information facilities, to require the Director of the National Intelligence oversee transparency reporting and related initiatives, to encourage investment in modernization efforts for sensitive compartmented information facilities, and for other purposes.
A bill to regulate electronic medical device use in secure compartmented information facilities, to require the Director of the National Intelligence oversee transparency reporting and related initiatives, to encourage investment in modernization efforts for sensitive compartmented information facilities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4956
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