Satellite Cybersecurity Act

Bill: 118-s-1425
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-05-03 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: 2023-05-03
text: 

Satellite Cybersecurity Act

 
This bill requires the dissemination of information and other activities to address cybersecurity risks to commercial satellite systems.
 
Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must (1) maintain a publicly available clearinghouse of resources concerning the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems; and (2) consolidate voluntary recommendations for developing, maintaining, and operating those systems, including recommendations for protecting systems against cyber-related risks and attacks. To the extent practicable, CISA must implement these activities as a public-private partnership.
 
In addition, the National Space Council and the White House Office of the National Cyber Director must develop a national strategy for addressing and improving the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems.
 
Further, the Government Accountability Office must report on federal actions to support and improve the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including actions taken to address the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure sectors. The report must cover, among other topics, the effectiveness of those actions and the reliance of federal agencies on commercial satellite systems (particularly those with ties to foreign countries).

action_date: 2023-09-05
text: 

Satellite Cybersecurity Act

 
This bill requires the dissemination of information and other activities to address cybersecurity risks to commercial satellite systems.
 
Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must (1) maintain a publicly available clearinghouse of resources concerning the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems; and (2) consolidate voluntary recommendations for developing, maintaining, and operating those systems, including recommendations for protecting systems against cyber-related risks and attacks. To the extent practicable, CISA must implement these activities as a public-private partnership.
 
In addition, the National Space Council and the White House Office of the National Cyber Director must develop a national strategy for addressing and improving the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems.
 
Further, the Government Accountability Office must report on federal actions to support and improve the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including actions taken to address the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure sectors. The report must cover, among other topics, the effectiveness of those actions and the reliance of federal agencies on commercial satellite systems (particularly those with ties to foreign countries).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-05
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
action_date: 2023-09-05
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. 118-92.
action_date: 2023-09-05
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. 118-92.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate