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Cybersecurity Support for Small Businesses: New Tools and Assistance.

This act aims to help small businesses purchase cybersecurity products and services. This will better protect businesses from cyberattacks and data loss, potentially leading to greater security for transactions and customer data. The program is set to run until September 2024.
Key points
A program will be established to assist small businesses in purchasing cybersecurity products and services.
A free website will be created to facilitate cooperative purchasing of cybersecurity solutions by small businesses.
The program aims to educate businesses about cybersecurity threats and available solutions.
A study will be conducted on federal cybersecurity initiatives for small businesses to identify improvements.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_161
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SECURE Small Business Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_161.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A program will be established to assist small businesses in purchasing cybersecurity products and services.
  • A free website will be created to facilitate cooperative purchasing of cybersecurity solutions by small businesses.
  • The program aims to educate businesses about cybersecurity threats and available solutions.
  • A study will be conducted on federal cybersecurity initiatives for small businesses to identify improvements.
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 Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Economy Informatization Security