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S 4630118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action Date
Dec 2, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 655.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act (S.4630) was a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at simplifying and consolidating federal cybersecurity regulations. Although the official summary and full text are not available, the bill's title and policy area indicate its focus on reducing complexity in cybersecurity regulatory frameworks to potentially improve efficiency and compliance across federal agencies. The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without enactment.

Bottom Line

S.4630 sought to streamline federal cybersecurity regulations but did not advance to become law, leaving existing regulatory structures unchanged.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and focused on cybersecurity regulation.
  • It was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders but did not progress further.
  • The bill is categorized under the Science, Technology, and Communications policy area.
Who Benefits?

['Federal agencies responsible for cybersecurity compliance', 'Private sector organizations subject to federal cybersecurity regulations', 'Cybersecurity professionals and regulatory bodies involved in federal compliance']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and official summary limits understanding of specific regulatory changes proposed.', 'Potential challenges in implementation if regulatory consolidation affects existing agency authorities or oversight mechanisms.', 'Uncertainty about cost implications or resource requirements due to absence of detailed provisions.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and was placed on the legislative calendar but did not advance to a vote or enactment. The absence of further legislative action indicates limited progression within the congressional process during this session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential reduction in regulatory burden for federal agencies and private sector entities if streamlining was achieved.', 'Possible changes in cybersecurity compliance practices across industries interacting with federal regulations.', 'Uncertainty in regulatory environment due to lack of enacted changes may maintain status quo.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits the ability to conduct a thorough analysis or public oversight. Transparency in legislative documentation is critical for informed stakeholder engagement and accountability. The bill's failure to progress further in the legislative process also restricts assessment of its potential impacts.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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