US Senate takes up cybersecurity bill this week

Another one: The massive OPM hack is prompting increased legislation to deal with potential cyberintrusions. Photo: Reuters

WASHINGTON: The US Senate will consider a cybersecurity bill this week that would make it easier for corporations to share Americans' personal information with each other or the government, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. 

"I urge the Senate to allow us to act and pass it this week," he said, urging lawmakers to allow a vote on the bill before leaving for a four-week recess at the end of the week.