119th Congress
H.R. 9918
Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Doris O. Matsui(D-CA)
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2026
- Policy area
- Education
- Committees
- House Committee on Education and Workforce; House Committee on Homeland Security
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act
This bill establishes resources and a program to address cybersecurity of elementary and secondary schools.
First, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish an information exchange to disseminate information, best practices, training, and resources to improve cybersecurity in elementary and secondary schools.
In addition, CISA must establish a registry to track cyber incidents affecting information technology systems that are owned or managed by schools and educational agencies. Schools and educational agencies may voluntarily submit information to the registry.
Finally, the bill requires CISA to establish a program to address cybersecurity threats to school information systems.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 24, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. - Jul 23, 2026 · House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. - Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House