Bills/S. 1851

Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025

Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025

In CommitteeHealthcareSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025 aims to strengthen cybersecurity protections for the healthcare industry. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically require healthcare organizations—such as hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies—to implement stronger security measures to protect patient data and medical systems from cyberattacks and data breaches. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect healthcare providers, hospitals, health insurance companies, and medical device manufacturers. Patients would benefit indirectly through better protection of their personal and medical information.

The bill may also impact smaller healthcare practices, which could face compliance costs. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) and is currently in committee review. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Many bills introduced in Congress never advance beyond the committee stage. *Note: More detailed information about specific requirements and provisions would be available once the bill text is officially published.*.

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Latest Action

May 21, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

D
Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
D-NV · Senate
3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
May 21, 2025
Last Updated
May 21, 2025
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