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H.R. 3359Became Law

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 16, 2018)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency.

The agency shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. Its responsibilities shall include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards.

The bill details the organizational structure of the agency.

(Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Management Directorate.

It also requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to an appropriate DHS component, directorate, or office following the completion of an ongoing Government Accountability Office review.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies.

What just happenedNov 16, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-278.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
11 cosponsors2 D9 R
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  1. Nov 16, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-278.

  2. Nov 16, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-278.

  3. Nov 16, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 16, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 14, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 14, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 13, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Nov 13, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9501-9506)

  9. Nov 13, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9501-9506)

  10. Nov 13, 2018FloorH8D000

    Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9501-9506)

  11. Oct 4, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Oct 3, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Oct 3, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Oct 3, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6503)

  15. Oct 3, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  16. Oct 3, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  17. Feb 7, 2018Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  18. Dec 12, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  19. Dec 11, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  20. Dec 11, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9761-9765)

  21. Dec 11, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9761-9765)

  22. Dec 11, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3359.

  23. Dec 11, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9761-9768)

  24. Dec 11, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  25. Dec 11, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 336.

  26. Dec 11, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. Dec 11, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  28. Dec 11, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  29. Dec 11, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  30. Dec 11, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  31. Dec 11, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  32. Dec 11, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-454, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  33. Dec 11, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-454, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  34. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  35. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  36. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  37. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

    Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  38. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  39. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  40. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  41. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  42. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  43. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  44. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  45. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Homeland Security Committee
  46. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  47. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 16, 201849

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency.

The agency shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. Its responsibilities shall include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards.

The bill details the organizational structure of the agency.

(Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Management Directorate.

It also requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to an appropriate DHS component, directorate, or office following the completion of an ongoing Government Accountability Office review.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies.

House agreed to Senate amendment without amendmentNov 13, 201870

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency.

The agency shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. Its responsibilities shall include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards.

The bill details the organizational structure of the agency.

(Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Management Directorate.

It also requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to an appropriate DHS component, directorate, or office following the completion of an ongoing Government Accountability Office review.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies.

Passed Senate amendedOct 3, 201835

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

CISA shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security, and CISA's responsibilities include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; coordinating with non-federal and federal entities; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards.

CISA shall be composed of DHS components reorganized as: (1) the Cybersecurity Division, (2) the Infrastructure Security Division, and (3) the Emergency Communications Division (currently the Office of Emergency Communications). The agency must have a privacy officer to ensure compliance with federal laws.

(Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Directorate for Management, and it requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to any DHS component, directorate, or other office that DHS deems appropriate following the completion of a Government Accountability Office review.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies.

(Sec. 6) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.

Passed House amendedDec 11, 201736

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

CISA shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security, and CISA's responsibilities include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; coordinating with non-federal and federal entities; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards.

CISA shall be composed of DHS components reorganized as: (1) the Cybersecurity Division, (2) the Infrastructure Security Division, and (3) the Emergency Communications Division (currently the Office of Emergency Communications). The agency must have a privacy officer to ensure compliance with federal laws.

(Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Directorate for Management, and it authorizes the transfer of the Federal Protective Service to any DHS component, directorate, or other office that DHS deems appropriate.

(Sec. 5) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.

Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2017

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2017

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to be headed by a Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security to lead national efforts to protect and enhance the security and resilience of U.S. cybersecurity, emergency communications, and critical infrastructure.

CISA shall be composed of DHS components reorganized as: (1) the Cybersecurity Division; (2) the Infrastructure Security Division; and (3) the Emergency Communications Division, which was previously the Office for Emergency Communications. The agency will also have a privacy officer to ensure compliance with relevant federal laws.

CISA must carry out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facilities antiterrorism standards.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018 — Informed