Federal IoT Bill From Warner, Gardner Advances to Full Senate

Legislation requiring U.S. government devices follow minimum security requirements (see 1903110054) was advanced for full chamber consideration Wednesday by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (S-734/HR-1668) was introduced by Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va.; Cory Gardner, R-Colo.; Maggie Hassan, D-N.H.; and Steve Daines, R-Mont., along with Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Will Hurd, R-Texas. The House Oversight Committee advanced companion legislation last week.