S. 1007: 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-12):
9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to undertake efforts to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. (The lifeline is a three-digit number that connects callers in suicidal crisis or mental health distress to a national network of crisis centers.)
The bill also establishes related reporting requirements. Specifically, the network administrator for the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to SAMHSA, and local and regional crisis centers that participate in the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to the network administrator.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that evaluates cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the lifeline and report the findings to Congress.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1007?
S. 1007 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1007 are available on congress.gov.
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