Houchin Introduces Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Act

Houchin Introduces Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Act

Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09). (Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) recently introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act. Co-sponsors are Representatives Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA). Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO), Maggie …

Houchin introduces bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) recently introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, alongside cosponsors Representatives Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA). Companion…

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals

The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services to develop workforce strategies and training resources for rural facilities. Bipartisan legislation introduced in both the House and Senate aims to bolster the cybersecurity defenses of rural hospitals by addressing workforce shortages and training needs. The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, introduced by Rep Erin Houchin (R-IN…

Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Enhance Foodborne Illness Monitoring

On July 20, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) announced a series of bipartisan federal initiatives aimed at strengthening the nation’s response to foodborne illness outbreaks amid a record-setting surge in Cyclospora infections. According to Gottheimer, nearly 7,000 cases and more than 140 hospitalizations have been reported across at least 34 states, representing a significant increase compared to the same period last year. While the sou…