American Cybersecurity Literacy Act
Sponsored By: Representative Obernolte
Introduced
Summary
A national cybersecurity literacy campaign would direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to build public outreach that increases basic cyber safety knowledge and teaches how to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks.
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- Families and households would get guidance on spotting phishing emails and messages, recognizing secure websites, and reducing risks from public Wi‑Fi.
- Device owners and app users would be encouraged to change default passwords, use multi‑factor authentication, run antivirus and timely software updates, review app permissions, and choose apps and devices from trusted sources with a commitment to security updates.
- People who use languages other than English and those needing accessible formats would benefit because the campaign must be available in multiple languages and formats if practicable.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Nationwide cybersecurity education for everyone
If enacted, you could use a national cybersecurity education campaign. It would be available in multiple languages and formats when possible. It would teach you to spot phishing, check for secure websites, and change default passwords. It would promote tools like multi-factor authentication, software updates, antivirus, strong passwords, and VPNs. It would cover risky devices, review of app permissions and downloads, and safer use of public Wi-Fi, with links to resources.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Obernolte
CA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
OH • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
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