To establish minimum security standards for Internet of Things devices owned or controlled by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 4, 2020
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 4, 2020.
26 Cosponsors (14 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“BREAKING NEWS: Internet of Things Cybersecurity Legislation Clears Congress, Heads to White House For Presidents Signature”
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Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL2]
(Sponsor)
on Nov 19, 2020
“Hurd Bill Seeks to Strengthen Security of Federal Governments IoT Devices”
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Rep. Will Hurd [R-TX23, 2015-2020]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 27, 2019
“My Votes – Week of September 14th”
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Rep. Cathy Anne McMorris Rodgers [R-WA5]
on Sep 18, 2020
More statements at ProPublica Represent...
What stakeholders are saying
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
H.R. 1688: Native American Indian Education Act
Introduced on Mar 12, 2019. 100% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Mar 11, 2019
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Introduced
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Jun 12, 2019
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Ordered Reported
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Sep 14, 2020
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Sep 14, 2020
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Reported by House Committee on Oversight and Reform
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Nov 17, 2020
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 4, 2020
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 1668 (116th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 1668. This is the one from the 116th Congress.
This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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