John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act," seeks to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. It proposes the creation of the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA. An Associate Administrator would lead this office and report to the Assistant Secretary. The office is tasked with overseeing national communications and information policy analysis. It would focus on areas such as internet usage, cybersecurity, and technological innovation. Finally, the bill includes provisions for redesignating an existing position to transition into this new role.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +6
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill creates an office dedicated to cybersecurity policy, implementation, and network resilience.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill explicitly mandates strengthening coordination on policies focused on the needs of small businesses.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill prioritizes coordination on policies that address the needs of rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Market Growth: The office is tasked with developing and advocating for market-based policies that promote innovation, competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, workforce development, and economic growth (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Increased Information and Research: The office will conduct studies on how people in the United States use the internet, telephony, and other digital services (Section 2(a)(2)(B)). Additionally, it aims to provide public access to relevant data and research regarding innovation and commercialization (Section 2(a)(2)(L)).
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Improved Cybersecurity and Privacy: The office will work to create guidance and support the implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies (Section 2(a)(2)(C)). It also focuses on advocating for the security and resilience of communications networks (Section 2(a)(2)(F)).
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Support for Small Businesses and Rural Areas: The office is directed to strengthen coordination on policies that focus on the needs of small businesses and rural communities (Section 2(a)(2)(M)). It is also tasked with soliciting and considering feedback from small and rural communications service providers (Section 2(a)(2)(N)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill explicitly mandates strengthening coordination on policies focused on the needs of small businesses. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The office aims to improve consumer access and digital inclusion through policy analysis. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The office is tasked with developing policies that promote innovation and economic growth in technology markets. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes economic growth and workforce development within the technology sector.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes coordination on policies that address the needs of rural communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill focuses on innovation, competition, and support for small business needs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Emphasis on digital inclusion may benefit low-income households.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The office is tasked with creating guidance and supporting the implementation of privacy policies. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill focuses on digital inclusion and how individuals access the internet. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill promotes innovation through studies and providing public access to research data.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The office is tasked with implementing and creating guidance for privacy policies. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires providing public access to relevant data and research. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill establishes a new office and associate administrator within the federal NTIA.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill creates an office dedicated to cybersecurity policy, implementation, and network resilience.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill directs the office to coordinate policies focused on the needs of rural communities.
- 6/12/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John CurtisRepublican · Utah