Bill · S. 2049· Senate(119-S-2049)
NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- John Hickenlooper
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act," seeks to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. It proposes the creation of the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA. An Associate Administrator would lead this office and report to the Assistant Secretary. The office is tasked with overseeing national communications and information policy analysis. It would focus on areas such as internet usage, cybersecurity, and technological innovation. Finally, the bill includes provisions for redesignating an existing position to transition into this new role.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
The bill creates an office dedicated to cybersecurity policy, implementation, and network resilience.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill explicitly mandates strengthening coordination on policies focused on the needs of small businesses.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill prioritizes coordination on policies that address the needs of rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Market Growth: The office is tasked with developing and advocating for market-based policies that promote innovation, competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, workforce development, and economic growth (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Increased Information and Research: The office will conduct studies on how people in the United States use the internet, telephony, and other digital services (Section 2(a)(2)(B)). Additionally, it aims to provide public access to relevant data and research regarding innovation and commercialization (Section 2(a)(2)(L)).
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Improved Cybersecurity and Privacy: The office will work to create guidance and support the implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies (Section 2(a)(2)(C)). It also focuses on advocating for the security and resilience of communications networks (Section 2(a)(2)(F)).
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Support for Small Businesses and Rural Areas: The office is directed to strengthen coordination on policies that focus on the needs of small businesses and rural communities (Section 2(a)(2)(M)). It is also tasked with soliciting and considering feedback from small and rural communications service providers (Section 2(a)(2)(N)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+4Improves Internet Access+3Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+4Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 6/12/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John CurtisRepublican · Utah