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H.R. 7283 115th Congress House

Internet of Things (IoT) Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018

Official title: To provide minimal cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 12, 2018 Introduced by: Robin L. Kelly Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Dec 12, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Dec 12, 2018
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 Latest action December 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

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Internet of Things (IoT) Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018

This bill requires Internet-connected devices purchased by federal agencies to meet specified security requirements.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1691 Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017
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Lieu, Ted
California · Dec 12, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7283: Internet of Things (IoT) Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7283/
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"H.R. 7283: Internet of Things (IoT) Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7283/.
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H.R. 7283, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7283/.
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