Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Summary
Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a workforce development strategy to address the need for cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals.
Among other topics, the strategy must consider (1) partnerships between rural hospitals, hospitals that are not rural hospitals, educational institutions, and private nonprofit or for-profit entities; and (2) the development of a cybersecurity curriculum for use in rural educational institutions. HHS must annually brief Congress on the strategy and any programs or initiatives established thereunder.
Additionally, HHS must disseminate free materials that rural hospitals may use to train staff about cybersecurity.
Timeline
- Jan 28, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 309.
- Jan 28, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Jan 28, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Jan 15, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jun 25, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Jun 25, 2025Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
In the News
- Sen. Josh Hawley shares priorities for rural hospitals, affordability - American Hospital Association
- ICYMI: Senate HELP Committee Advances Legislation Improving American Families’ Health - Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (.gov)
- Holland & Knight Health Dose: January 13, 2026 - Holland & Knight
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