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Small Business Cybersecurity Support: New Units and Legal Protections

This act establishes new cybersecurity assistance units for small businesses, both central and regional. Small businesses will be able to more easily report cyber threats and receive help, and will also gain legal protection from lawsuits related to sharing threat information. The goal is to enhance the digital security of small businesses without imposing additional financial burdens.
Key points
Central and regional cybersecurity assistance units will be established for small businesses, making it easier to access help.
Small businesses can safely share cyber threat information with the government, gaining legal protection from related lawsuits.
The act does not authorize new appropriations, using existing small business development funds, with $1 million reserved annually for cybersecurity.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4513
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2021-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4513.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Central and regional cybersecurity assistance units will be established for small businesses, making it easier to access help.
  • Small businesses can safely share cyber threat information with the government, gaining legal protection from related lawsuits.
  • The act does not authorize new appropriations, using existing small business development funds, with $1 million reserved annually for cybersecurity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 102.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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