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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7629
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 28, 2022
Mr. Malinowski (for himself and Mr. Garbarino) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To require a report on Federal support to the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, establish a commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Satellite Cybersecurity Act
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Report on commercial satellite cybersecurity; CISA commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse
Study
In general
The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the actions the Federal Government has taken to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including as part of any action to address the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure sectors.
Report
Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on the study conducted under paragraph (1), which shall include information on—
the effectiveness of efforts of the Federal Government in improving the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems;
the resources made available to the public, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, by Federal agencies to address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to commercial satellite systems;
the extent to which commercial satellite systems are reliant on or are relied on by critical infrastructure and an analysis of how commercial satellite systems, and the cybersecurity threats to such systems, are integrated into Federal and non-Federal critical infrastructure risk analyses and protection plans;
the extent to which Federal agencies are reliant on commercial satellite systems and how Federal agencies mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with those systems; and
the extent to which Federal agencies coordinate or duplicate authorities and take other actions focused on the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems.
Consultation
In carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), the Comptroller General of the United States shall coordinate with appropriate Federal agencies, including—
the Department of Homeland Security;
the Department of Commerce;
the Department of Defense;
the Department of Transportation;
the Federal Communications Commission;
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and
the National Executive Committee for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing.
Briefing
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide a briefing to Congress relating to carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2).
Classification
The report under paragraph (2) shall be unclassified but may include a classified annex.
CISA commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse
Establishment
In general
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall establish a commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse.
Requirements
The clearinghouse shall—
be publicly available online;
contain current, relevant, and publicly available commercial satellite system cybersecurity resources, including the recommendations consolidated under paragraph (2), and any other appropriate materials for reference by entities that develop commercial satellite systems; and
include materials specifically aimed at assisting small business concerns with the secure development, operation, and maintenance of commercial satellite systems.
Existing platform or website
The Director may establish the clearinghouse on an online platform or a website that is in existence as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
Consolidation of commercial satellite system cybersecurity recommendations
In general
The Director shall consolidate voluntary cybersecurity recommendations designed to assist in the development, maintenance, and operation of commercial satellite systems.
Requirements
The recommendations consolidated under subparagraph (A) shall include, to the greatest extent practicable, materials addressing the following:
Risk-based, cybersecurity-informed engineering, including continuous monitoring and resiliency.
Planning for retention or recovery of positive control of commercial satellite systems in the event of a cybersecurity incident.
Protection against unauthorized access to vital commercial satellite system functions.
Physical protection measures designed to reduce the vulnerabilities of a commercial satellite system’s command, control, or telemetry receiver systems.
Protection against jamming or spoofing.
Security against threats throughout a commercial satellite system’s mission lifetime.
Management of supply chain risks that affect the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems.
As appropriate, and as applicable pursuant to the requirement under paragraph (1)(b)(ii) (relating to the clearinghouse containing current, relevant, and publicly available commercial satellite system cybersecurity resources), the findings and recommendations from the study conducted by the Comptroller General of the United States under subsection (a)(1).
Any other recommendations to ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of data residing on or in transit through commercial satellite systems.
Implementation
In implementing this subsection, the Director shall—
to the extent practicable, carry out such implementation as a public-private partnership;
coordinate with the heads of appropriate Federal agencies with expertise and experience in satellite operations, including the entities described in subsection (a)(3); and
consult with non-Federal entities developing commercial satellite systems or otherwise supporting the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including private, consensus organizations that develop relevant standards.
Definitions
In this section:
Clearinghouse
The term clearinghouse means the commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse required to be developed and maintained under subsection (b)(1).
Commercial satellite system
The term commercial satellite system means an earth satellite owned and operated by a non-Federal entity.
Critical infrastructure
The term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)).
Cybersecurity risk
The term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given such term in section 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659).
Cybersecurity threat
The term cybersecurity threat has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1501).
Director
The term Director means the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Small business concern
The term small business concern has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).