Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-03T16:05:55Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2169 Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/3/2026, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 2169

The bill "A bill to require the development of a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress (congressional bill S. 2169) on June 25, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 2169

Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a workforce development strategy to address the need for cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals.

Among other topics, the strategy must consider (1) partnerships between rural hospitals, hospitals that are not rural hospitals, educational institutions, and private nonprofit or for-profit entities; and (2) the development of a cybersecurity curriculum for use in rural educational institutions. HHS must annually brief Congress on the strategy and any programs or initiatives established thereunder.

Additionally, HHS must disseminate free materials that rural hospitals may use to train staff about cybersecurity.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill S 2169

Bill S 2169 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2025. Bill S 2169 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 25, 2025. Bill S 2169's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 309. as of January 28, 2026