Bill · H.R. 3841· House(119-HR-3841)
Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/9/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025 aims to improve the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. It directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to coordinate closely with the Department of Health and Human Services. This includes appointing a dedicated liaison to facilitate information sharing and support a specific Risk Management Plan. The bill mandates the creation of training for healthcare owners and operators regarding cybersecurity risks and mitigation. Additionally, the Secretary may identify and list high-risk covered assets to prioritize resource allocation. Finally, the Act requires several reports to Congress to ensure accountability regarding these cybersecurity efforts.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The act enhances coordination between CISA and HHS to defend healthcare infrastructure against cyberattacks.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+4
The bill focuses on securing sensitive patient health information and electronic health records against breaches.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+3
The bill protects patient privacy by mandating better security for sensitive health information.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Healthcare Security: By coordinating the Agency and the Department, the bill aims to improve cybersecurity in the Healthcare and Public Health Sector (Section 4(a)). This is intended to address risks where cyberattacks result in data breaches, increased healthcare costs, and impacts on patient health outcomes (Section 3(1)).
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Enhanced Training for Professionals: The Agency will provide training to owners and operators of covered assets regarding cybersecurity risks and ways to mitigate risks to information systems (Section 5).
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Targeted Support for Vulnerable Assets: The Secretary may create a list of high-risk covered assets to prioritize the allocation of resources to bolster their cyber resilience (Section 7(b)(4)). This includes an analysis of how risks specifically impact rural and small- or medium-sized covered assets (Section 6(a)(1)).
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Information Sharing: The Agency will coordinate with and make resources available to various organizations to share information regarding cyber threat indicators and defensive measures (Section 4(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Additional Funding: The Act explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the bill (Section 9(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Increases Job Creation+1
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 6/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa