H.R. 9908 Introduced Science, Technology, Communications

Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

To require the development of a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] Introduced July 23, 2026 Cosponsors 5 (3 D, 2 R) Latest action July 23, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 23, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Jul 23, 2026 Introduced in House

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