H.R. 1668 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020
H.R. 1668 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 11, 2019, sponsored by Robin L. Kelly with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 116-207
What it does
Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 or the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take specified steps to increase cybersecurity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. IoT is the extension of internet connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin L. Kelly (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 14, 2020
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentNov 24, 2020
- Became lawDec 4, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-207. (Dec 4, 2020)
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Committees
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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