H.R.2154 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2154, the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, aims to establish a cybersecurity literacy campaign to educate the American public on best practices for reducing cybersecurity risks. The bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop and conduct this campaign, making it available in multiple languages and formats where practicable. The campaign would focus on preventing and mitigating cyberattacks by teaching people how to identify phishing attempts, secure websites, and the benefits of strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would likely increase public awareness of cybersecurity threats and best practices. This could lead to a reduction in successful cyberattacks against individuals and potentially businesses. Ultimately, this would improve overall digital security for the American people.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of cybersecurity risks.
- Empowerment of individuals to protect themselves online.
- Potential reduction in successful cyberattacks.
- Improved security for personal and business data.
- Promotion of safer online practices.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential cost of implementing the cybersecurity literacy campaign.
- Possible ineffectiveness if the campaign is poorly designed or executed.
- Risk of the campaign becoming outdated as cybersecurity threats evolve.
- Potential for the campaign to be perceived as government overreach by some individuals.
- Limited reach if certain demographics are not effectively targeted.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly the general welfare clause. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to "provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States." Promoting cybersecurity literacy can be argued to fall under the umbrella of general welfare, as it contributes to the safety and security of citizens in the digital age. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or freedoms.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).