S. 1917 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021
S. 1917 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 27, 2021, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 117-47
What it does
K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to study the cybersecurity risks facing elementary and secondary schools and develop recommendations that include cybersecurity guidelines designed to assist schools in facing those risks. The use of such recommendations shall be voluntary.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 27, 2021
- Passed the SenateAug 9, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentOct 5, 2021
- Became lawOct 8, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-47. (Oct 8, 2021)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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