Satellite Cybersecurity Act

Bill: 117-s-3511
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2022-01-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Public-private cooperation
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: 

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_date: 2022-06-21
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: Introduced in Senate