K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021

Floor Speech

I rise today in support of S. 1917, the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021.

Schools around our country are increasingly the target of malicious cyber actors and have recently been targeted with a deluge of ransomware attacks.

This legislation introduced by Chairman Peters and passed by the Senate mirrors the House version spearheaded by Representatives Langevin, Garbarino, and Matsui.

This bill requires CISA to conduct a study to develop recommendations and provide resources regarding specific cybersecurity risks facing K- 12 educational institutions. Importantly, it requires CISA to do so in consultation with teachers, schools, administrators, Federal agencies, nine Federal cybersecurity entities, and other private-sector organizations.

In doing so, the study required by this bill would help the Federal Government better support schools in defending against cyber threats.

I urge Members to join me in supporting S. 1917, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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