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Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026

The Senate considered the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill aimed at helping health care providers protect patient data and keep delivering care during cyberattacks. Senator Cassidy, the sponsor, said cybersecurity improvements are essential to safeguard patients and prevent attacks from stealing private medical information or disrupting care. He then asked the Senate to adopt his substitute amendment and pass the bill by unanimous consent, without a roll-call vote.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Bill Cassidy

Republican
“I am asking the Senate to change this bill with my update and pass it right now without a full vote.”
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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be withdrawn; that the Cassidy substitute amendment No. 5819 be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.

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Bill Cassidy

Republican

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“I want the Senate to pass my bill. Cyberattacks can steal private medical information and delay lifesaving care. This bill helps health care providers protect patient data and keep treating patients without disruption.”
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Mr. President, I will briefly speak to this. Improving cyber security resilience is essential to safeguard patients and ensure that providers can deliver care without disruptions. My bipartisan bill, the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act, would ensure health institutions can safeguard Americans’ health data against increasing attacks. At a time when cyber attacks not only put patients’ sensitive health data at risk but can delay lifesaving care, we need to do more to provide support. I yield the floor.

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