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LEGISLATION/H.R. 9918

Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act

119-HR-9918119th CongressIntroduced Jul 23, 2026Education
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

Sponsor

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7](D-CA-7)
1 cosponsor

Summary

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.

Actions (5)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Jul 24, 2026House committee actions
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, 2026House floor actions
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, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026Library of Congress