Retooled bipartisan legislation on IoT procurement coming in early March, garnering momentum

Congressional sponsors are looking to build momentum for a bipartisan, bicameral proposal that would set cybersecurity requirements for federal procurement of connected devices, as Internet of Things security grabs attention across the Capitol and new bill language is expected at the beginning of March, according to a Democratic aide.

The upcoming proposal will be based on a bill offered by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) in December as a “placeholder,” and, this time, will have the support of Rep. Will...