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Introduced
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Sergeant at Arms to protect the personal technology devices and accounts of Senators and covered employees from cyber attacks and hostile information collection activities, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Sergeant at Arms to provide cybersecurity protection for the personal technology devices and accounts of Senators and certain Senate employees who are determined to be highly vulnerable to cyber attacks and hostile information collection activities. The bill defines key terms such as "covered employee," "personal account," and "personal technology device," and outlines the process for entering into a security memorandum of understanding between the Sergeant at Arms, Senate authorizers, and covered employees. Additionally, the bill requires the Sergeant at Arms to submit annual reports on the number of Senate authorizers and covered employees receiving security assistance, and directs the Government Accountability Office to prepare annual reports on cybersecurity and surveillance threats to the legislative branch.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Ron Wyden (D)*,
Bill Cassidy (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Angus King (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 03/27/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/890/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s890/BILLS-116s890is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s890/BILLS-116s890is.pdf.pdf |
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