HR 5517 115th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Computer security and identity theft Government information and archives Manufacturing Small business Technology transfer and commercialization

Enhance Cybersecurity for Small Manufacturers Act of 2018

Introduced: April 13, 2018 Introduced by: Panetta, Jimmy Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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May 22, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Apr 16, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Apr 13, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 13, 2018

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Enhance Cybersecurity for Small Manufacturers Act of 2018

This bill directs the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD), to address the lack of awareness of cybersecurity threats among small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain.

The MEP shall help small manufacturers conduct voluntary self-assessments in order to understand operating environments, cybersecurity requirements, and existing vulnerabilities.

NIST shall transfer its technology and techniques through MEP centers to small manufacturers to implement security measures to protect defense information.

DOD shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify small business professionals and DOD acquisition staff to furnish cyber planning assistance to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain.

What's happening now May 22, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

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