Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer Announce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Legacy Medical Devices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, announced a hearing titled Aging Technology, Emerging Threats: Examining Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Legacy Medical Devices

“Medical devices are critically important and broadly used to diagnose, monitor, and treat patients throughout health care delivery systems. Some medical devices, however, contain cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It is imperative we defend against cyber threats to protect patients and safeguard our national security,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer. “This hearing will provide us with an opportunity to examine concerns regarding vulnerabilities in legacy medical devices, their impact on patient safety and health operations, and strategies to enhance cyber resilience.”  

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled Aging Technology, Emerging Threats: Examining Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Legacy Medical Devices   

WHAT: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on cybersecurity vulnerabilities in legacy medical devices.

DATE: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

TIME: 10:30 AM ET

LOCATION: 2322 Rayburn House Office Building

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Emma Schultheis at Emma.Schultheis@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Kaley Stidham at Kaley.Stidham@mail.house.gov.  

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