119th Congress
S. 245
Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- John W. Hickenlooper(D-CO)
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2025
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Official text
- Reported to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to establish a working group on cyber insurance policies. Under the bill, these are defined as policies that offer coverage for losses, damages, and costs incurred due to cyberattacks and related incidents.
The working group is directed to analyze and address issues in the cyber insurance market facing both insurers and their customers. Specifically, the working group must develop information for customers on how to effectively evaluate policy options, and for insurers on how to clearly communicate with customers regarding policy provisions.
Additionally, the working group is directed to analyze and explain in layman’s terms
• terminology commonly used in cyber insurance policies, including terminology used to include or exclude coverage for losses from cyber incidents;
• how common policy provisions correspond to cyber incidents and potential responses, including ransomware and potential ransom payments; and
• constraints faced by insurers in covering higher losses in cyber risk areas, such as reputational damage and loss of intellectual property.
At the conclusion of the working group's term, NTIA must publish and disseminate informative resources for cyber insurance stakeholders, including any recommendations formulated by the working group.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90. - Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-28. - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. - Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. - Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate