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S 3983 United States Senate · 117th Congress

PATCH Act

Summary
PATCH Act This bill requires premarket applications for cyber devices (i.e., medical devices that include software or connect to the internet) to include information relating to cybersecurity, including plans to monitor for cybersecurity risks and address vulnerabilities through regular product updates.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates cybersecurity safeguards for medical devices, protecting patient safety and data integrity in healthcare technology, aligning with healthcare protection indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity plans and vulnerability updates for medical devices, directly enhancing security protocols through premarket requirements.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 31, 2022 Last action Mar 31, 2022
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Committee
1
Mar 31, 2022
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
LA
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Photo of Tammy Baldwin
Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
WI
n/a