S. 3511 · 117th Congress · Senate

Satellite Cybersecurity Act

Active· Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
Introduced
Jan 13, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
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. To the extent practicable, CISA must implement its activities as a public-private partnership.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on (1) federal actions to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including with respect to critical infrastructure sectors; and (2) federal reliance on such systems, including those owned or controlled by foreign entities. In carrying out its study and report, the GAO must coordinate with designated federal agencies.

Previous Versions

00Jan 13, 2022

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 develop 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. JUN 21, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-122.

    117Yea
    122Nay
    0NV
  2. JUN 21, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-122.

    117Yea
    122Nay
    0NV
  3. JUN 21, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.

  4. MAR 30, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. JAN 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  6. JAN 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jun 21, 2022

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Mar 30, 2022

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jan 13, 2022

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