H.R. 7629 · 117th Congress · House

Satellite Cybersecurity Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Introduced
Apr 28, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Satellite Cybersecurity Act

This bill addresses cybersecurity matters related to commercial satellite systems.

Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must maintain a publicly available clearinghouse of resources concerning the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems. CISA must also consolidate voluntary recommendations for the development, maintenance, and operation of such systems. The recommendations must include measures to protect systems against cyber-related vulnerabilities, risks, and attacks.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on federal actions to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including with respect to critical infrastructure sectors. In carrying out its study and report, the GAO must coordinate with designated federal agencies.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 29, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

  2. APR 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. APR 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

  5. APR 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

Committees

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 29, 2022

Active

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2022

Active

Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2022

Active