9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act, aims to protect the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. It requires SAMHSA to coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Chief Information Security Officer to address vulnerabilities and incidents. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for the lifeline’s network administrator and participating crisis centers, mandating that they report cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents to SAMHSA within 24 hours. Finally, it directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on cybersecurity risks associated with the lifeline.
Key provisions
- Requires SAMHSA to coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Chief Information Security Officer.
- Establishes 24-hour reporting requirements for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents for the lifeline’s network administrator and participating crisis centers.
- Mandates reporting to the Assistant Secretary regarding identified vulnerabilities and incidents.
- Directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on cybersecurity risks to the 988 Lifeline.
- Requires local and regional crisis centers to oversee technology used in service provision.
- Specifies that cybersecurity reporting supplements, not supplants, other existing federal reporting requirements.
Who is affected
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Primary sponsor
Markwayne Mullin
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