Bills Introduced – 6-17-21

Yesterday with both the House and Senate in Washington and preparing for the new federal holiday, there were 118 bills introduced. Three of these bills may receive additional attention in this blog:

HR 4005 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program, and for other purposes. Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]

HR 4006 To require original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available certain documentation, diagnostic, and repair information to independent repair providers, and for other purposes. Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

S 2134 A bill to establish the Data Protection Agency. Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

I would also like to mention in passing one Senate Resolution:

S Res 279 A resolution designating June 21, 2021 through June 25, 2021, as "National Cybersecurity Education Week". Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] 

I will be watching HR 4005 for language and definitions that would indicate that building control and/or security systems are specifically covered. I am not holding my breath.

I will be watching HR 4006 for language and definitions that could have cybersecurity implications.

I will be watching S 2134 for definitions and language that might indicate that control system information would be covered. I am not really expecting to find it.