S 1475
115th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017
Introduced: June 29, 2017
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 29, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017
This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish for use by the federal government, the private sector, and any person utilizing an information system or device a list of best practices to defend against common cybersecurity threats or risks.
The Department of Homeland Security must assess cybersecurity threats, the effect of such threats on the federal government's information systems and networks, and submit recommendations for addressing such threats.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1