Cyber Shield Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Mar 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Cyber Shield Act of 2021 proposes the creation of a voluntary program within the Department of Commerce. This program would identify and certify internet-connected consumer products that meet high cybersecurity and data security standards. Products eligible for this program are those that can connect to the internet and either collect, send, or receive data, or control physical objects or systems.
The Department of Commerce would also establish an advisory committee to help develop the Cyber Shield label's format and content, and to recommend processes for creating and maintaining cybersecurity benchmarks. A public database would be available on the Department of Commerce website, listing certified products, their manufacturers, and program information. This bill is currently in the House of Representatives, having been introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Official summary
Cyber Shield Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Cyber Shield Program, a voluntary program to identify and certify covered products. These products are consumer-facing physical objects that meet industry-leading cybersecurity and data security benchmarks and that can (1) connect to the internet; and (2) collect, send, or receive data or control the actions of a physical object or system.
Commerce must also establish a Cyber Shield Advisory Committee to recommend (1) the format and content of Cyber Shield labels for covered products; and (2) the process to identify, establish, report on, adopt, maintain, and promote compliance with industry-leading cybersecurity and data security benchmarks to enhance cybersecurity and protect data.
On its website, Commerce must make publicly available (1) program information, (2) a database of covered products certified under the program, and (3) contact information for each manufacturer of a covered product certified under the program.
Timeline
29 Mar 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2236 do?
- The Cyber Shield Act of 2021 proposes the creation of a voluntary program within the Department of Commerce. This program would identify and certify internet-connected consumer products that meet high cybersecurity and data security standards. Products eligible for this program are those that can connect to the internet and either collect, send, or receive data, or control physical objects or systems. The Department of Commerce would also establish an advisory committee to help develop the Cyber Shield label's format and content, and to recommend processes for creating and maintaining cybersecurity benchmarks. A public database would be available on the Department of Commerce website, listing certified products, their manufacturers, and program information. This bill is currently in the House of Representatives, having been introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Has H.R. 2236 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2236. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2236?
- H.R. 2236 was sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2236?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (29 Mar 2021).
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