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Strengthening Small Business Cybersecurity: New Federal Tools and Liability Protection.

This Act establishes a central clearinghouse and boosts the availability of federal cybersecurity tools for small businesses. Through increased interagency cooperation, business owners will gain access to free training and support for incident response. Crucially, small businesses receive legal protection against lawsuits related to sharing cyber threat information.
Key points
Creation of a Central Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Unit within the SBA to serve as a federal resource clearinghouse.
Small businesses gain access to free cybersecurity tools and training through existing SBA resource partners (SBDCs, SCORE, Women's Business Centers).
Introduction of legal protection (immunity from certain lawsuits) for small businesses that share or receive cyber threat indicators.
Mandate for a study assessing the impact, frequency, and cost of cyberattacks on small businesses that moved online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Print number: 118_S_2740
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2023-09-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small Business Cyber Resiliency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2740.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a Central Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Unit within the SBA to serve as a federal resource clearinghouse.
  • Small businesses gain access to free cybersecurity tools and training through existing SBA resource partners (SBDCs, SCORE, Women's Business Centers).
  • Introduction of legal protection (immunity from certain lawsuits) for small businesses that share or receive cyber threat indicators.
  • Mandate for a study assessing the impact, frequency, and cost of cyberattacks on small businesses that moved online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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. Risch, James E. [R-ID].

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 2025-12-26.

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