To require a report on Federal support to the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to create and maintain a public online clearinghouse with cybersecurity resources and voluntary recommendations for commercial satellite systems. It also directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study federal efforts to support satellite cybersecurity and requires the National Space Council to develop a strategy for improving commercial satellite cybersecurity.
Who Benefits and How
Commercial satellite companies and operators benefit from free access to consolidated cybersecurity guidance and best practices. Small businesses in the satellite industry receive specifically tailored materials to help them develop secure satellite systems without needing to hire expensive consultants. Cybersecurity firms may see increased demand for satellite-related security services.
Who Bears the Burden and How
CISA must dedicate staff and resources to develop and maintain the clearinghouse within 180 days. The GAO must conduct a comprehensive 2-year study coordinating with 9+ federal agencies. The National Space Council must develop and submit a strategy within 120 days. However, all recommendations for private companies are voluntary, so commercial satellite operators face no mandatory compliance costs.
Key Provisions
- Creates a publicly available online clearinghouse of satellite cybersecurity resources within 180 days
- Consolidates voluntary recommendations covering supply chain security, jamming protection, and foreign ownership vulnerabilities
- Requires GAO to study and report on federal satellite cybersecurity efforts within 2 years
- Requires a national strategy for commercial satellite cybersecurity within 120 days
- Explicitly does NOT designate commercial satellites as critical infrastructure
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Establishes a federal cybersecurity clearinghouse and voluntary guidelines to improve the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems owned or operated by U.S. entities
Key Policy Areas
Cybersecurity, Space, National Security, Technology
Primary Purpose
Establishes a federal cybersecurity clearinghouse and voluntary guidelines to improve the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems owned or operated by U.S. entities
Policy Domains
Satellite Cybersecurity Act
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Commercial satellite operators
- Satellite technology companies
- Small businesses in satellite industry
- Cybersecurity service providers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
- Government Accountability Office
- National Space Council
- Office of the National Cyber Director
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Congressional oversight committees, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Government Accountability Office
Positive-direction: Congressional oversight committees
Negative-direction: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Government Accountability Office, National Space Council, Office of the National Cyber Director
Commercial satellite system operators, Small businesses in satellite industry
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- "comptroller_general"
- → Comptroller General of the United States (GAO)
- "national_space_council"
- → National Space Council
- "office_of_national_cyber_director"
- → Office of the National Cyber Director
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse required to be developed and maintained under section 4(b)(1)
A system owned or operated by a non-Federal entity based in the United States, composed of at least 1 earth satellite, including ground support infrastructure and transmission links
Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Has the meaning given in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)
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