H.R. 498 is aimed at protecting the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. It amends the Public Health Service Act to ensure that necessary steps are taken to secure the hotline and address known vulnerabilities. The bill requires network...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 498 is like a superhero shield for the phone line that helps people when they’re really sad, making sure no bad guys (hackers) can cause trouble with it. It tells the people in charge to check for problems and fix them quickly to keep the helpline safe.