Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 23Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 365.

Summary

**Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2025 (S 3315)** This bill would strengthen cybersecurity protections for healthcare organizations and systems. It aims to help hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities better defend against cyberattacks that could disrupt patient care or compromise medical records. **Who it affects:** - Healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, medical practices) - Patients whose medical data and care could be impacted by cyber incidents - Healthcare technology companies - Federal agencies overseeing healthcare cybersecurity **What would change:** The bill would likely establish new cybersecurity standards, provide funding or resources for healthcare organizations to improve their digital defenses, and create better coordination between healthcare facilities and federal cybersecurity agencies. This could mean healthcare providers would need to meet stricter security requirements but would receive more support to protect against ransomware and other cyber threats. *Note: This is a newly introduced bill, so specific details about implementation and requirements are not yet available.*

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