Search Results for keywords:"cyber incidents"

Search Results: keywords:"cyber incidents"

H. R. 8775 — To require an assessment on manual operations for critical infrastructure, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:812
H.R. 8775, known as the "Contingency Plan for Critical Infrastructure Act," requires an assessment from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the readiness of critical infrastructure to operate...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8775 wants to make sure that if computers are attacked by bad guys, important things like water, electricity, and hospitals can keep working by using backup plans that don't rely on computers. They want some really smart people to figure out how to make sure this happens and to tell everyone what they need to do.
S. 4054 — To require entities to meet minimum cybersecurity standards to be eligible for Medicare accelerated and advance payment programs if the reason for the need for such payments is due to a cybersecurity incident.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:530
S. 4054, titled the “Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024,” aims to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare facilities participating in Medicare payment programs. The bill mandates that hospitals and service providers must meet specific cybersecurity standards to...
Simple Explanation
The Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024 wants hospitals to have good computer safety rules to get extra money help from Medicare if a cyber problem happens. This way, they ensure hospitals' computers are safe, so patients continue to receive care even if there's a computer issue.
S. 3505 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the ordering of units of the Selected Reserve to active duty to respond to significant cyber incidents, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,029
S. 3505 aims to modify title 10 of the United States Code to allow units of the Selected Reserve to be called to active duty without their consent in response to significant cyber incidents. The bill outlines that this authority can be exercised by the Secretary of Defense or...
Simple Explanation
In a proposed bill, the government wants the power to call in special reserve soldiers to help if there's a big cyber (computer) problem, even if those soldiers didn't say "yes" to help. This is only for really serious cyber troubles that could affect the country.

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