Senate Advances Bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity Legislation

Senate Advances Bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity Legislation

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On February 26, 2026, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee voted 22-1 to advance the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance cybersecurity practices at the Department of Health and Human Services by partnering with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to protect sensitive patient data and support health care providers.

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2026-02-26
Senate Committee voted 22-1 to advance cybersecurity legislation
2026-02-26
Sen. Mark Warner applauded the passage of the legislation