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A bill to create an Office of Cybersecurity at the Federal Trade Commission for supervision of data security at consumer reporting agencies, to require the promulgation of regulations establishing standards for effective cybersecurity at consumer reporting agencies, to impose penalties on credit reporting agencies for cybersecurity breaches that put sensitive consumer data at risk, and for other purposes.
1/3/2025, 6:56 PM
Summary of Bill S 5449
Bill 118 s 5449, also known as the "Office of Cybersecurity Enhancement Act," aims to establish an Office of Cybersecurity within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to oversee data security at consumer reporting agencies. The bill requires the FTC to create regulations that set standards for effective cybersecurity practices at these agencies.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the imposition of penalties on credit reporting agencies that experience cybersecurity breaches that jeopardize sensitive consumer data. These penalties are intended to hold agencies accountable for maintaining high levels of cybersecurity and protecting consumer information.
Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5449 is to enhance cybersecurity measures within consumer reporting agencies and ensure that sensitive consumer data is safeguarded against potential breaches. The bill seeks to promote accountability and responsibility among credit reporting agencies in order to better protect consumers' personal information.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the imposition of penalties on credit reporting agencies that experience cybersecurity breaches that jeopardize sensitive consumer data. These penalties are intended to hold agencies accountable for maintaining high levels of cybersecurity and protecting consumer information.
Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5449 is to enhance cybersecurity measures within consumer reporting agencies and ensure that sensitive consumer data is safeguarded against potential breaches. The bill seeks to promote accountability and responsibility among credit reporting agencies in order to better protect consumers' personal information.
Current Status of Bill S 5449
Bill S 5449 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2024. Bill S 5449 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2024.  Bill S 5449's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of December 5, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5449
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5449
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5449
A bill to create an Office of Cybersecurity at the Federal Trade Commission for supervision of data security at consumer reporting agencies, to require the promulgation of regulations establishing standards for effective cybersecurity at consumer reporting agencies, to impose penalties on credit reporting agencies for cybersecurity breaches that put sensitive consumer data at risk, and for other purposes.
A bill to create an Office of Cybersecurity at the Federal Trade Commission for supervision of data security at consumer reporting agencies, to require the promulgation of regulations establishing standards for effective cybersecurity at consumer reporting agencies, to impose penalties on credit reporting agencies for cybersecurity breaches that put sensitive consumer data at risk, and for other purposes.
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