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S. 2699 117th Congress Senate

American Cybersecurity Literacy Act of 2021

Official title: A bill to establish a cybersecurity literacy campaign, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 10, 2021 Introduced by: Amy Klobuchar Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action December 17, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Cybersecurity Literacy Act

This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop and conduct a cybersecurity literacy campaign to increase knowledge and awareness of best practices to reduce cybersecurity risks.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Cosponsors 1
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Aug 10, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2699: American Cybersecurity Literacy Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2699/
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"S. 2699: American Cybersecurity Literacy Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2699/.
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S. 2699, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2699/.
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