Provide federal grants and technical assistance to help rural hospitals improve their cybersecurity systems.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act?
The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act is active under S. 2169, which reached the Senate Legislative Calendar on January 27, 2026. The Senate must now hold a floor vote to advance the bill, but limited time for debate remains the primary constraint. While reaching the calendar is a significant step that most bills do not achieve, Senate leadership determines which items receive a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (S. 2169 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1560 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1560 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Josh Hawley (R-MO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.