S.2169

Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

Introduced·6/25/25

Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act mandates a cybersecurity workforce strategy for rural hospitals.

The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity workforce strategy for rural hospitals. This strategy must address specific cybersecurity challenges faced by rural hospitals and identify partnerships with educational institutions and other entities to enhance cybersecurity training. The Secretary must also provide instructional materials to rural hospitals for staff training and submit annual briefings to Congress on the strategy's effectiveness.

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Calendar

Jan 15

10:00 AM

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Hearing

History

Jan 28

Senate

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jan 28

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 309.

Jan 15

Senate

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.