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House bill · H.R. 9908 (119th Congress)

To require the development of a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy, and for other purposes.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 23, 2026

Sponsor: Erin Houchin (U.S. Representative, IN-9, Republican)

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Summary

Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a workforce development strategy to address the need for cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals. Among other topics, the strategy must consider (1) partnerships between rural hospitals, hospitals that are not rural hospitals, educational institutions, and private nonprofit or for-profit entities; and (2) the development of a cybersecurity curriculum for use in rural educational institutions. HHS must annually brief Congress on the strategy and any programs or initiatives established thereunder. Additionally, HHS must disseminate free materials that rural hospitals may use to train staff about cybersecurity.

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Where it stands

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  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

5

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  • Republican2

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Full history

  1. Jul 23, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 23, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 23, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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