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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 10, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 5823

State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act

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State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act

This bill establishes a grant program and places requirements on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with respect to certain cybersecurity risks and threats.

Specifically, CISA shall distribute grants to states for addressing cybersecurity risks and threats to the information systems of state, local, tribal, or territorial governments. A state applying for such a grant must (1) submit a cybersecurity plan for approval, and (2) establish a cybersecurity planning committee to assist with developing and implementing the state's cybersecurity plan and determining the effective funding priorities for the grant.

CISA must establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee whereby state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can advise CISA on their cybersecurity needs. In addition, CISA must develop and make publicly available a Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments that provides recommendations regarding how the federal government should support and promote the ability of such governments to protect against, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. Further, CISA must develop a resource guide to assist officials of such governments with cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents.

CISA must also conduct a study to assess the feasibility of implementing a short-term rotational program for the detail of approved state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees in cyber workforce positions to the agency.

What just happenedOct 1, 2020

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2](D-LA)Sponsor
17 cosponsors14 D3 R
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  1. Oct 1, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 30, 2020FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 30, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080-5083)

  4. Sep 30, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Sep 30, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5823.

  6. Sep 30, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5084)

  7. Sep 30, 2020FloorH30300

    Ms. Underwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Aug 18, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.

  9. Aug 18, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-478.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Aug 18, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-478.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Feb 12, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Feb 12, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Feb 10, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Feb 10, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 10, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 30, 202053

State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act

This bill establishes a grant program and places requirements on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with respect to certain cybersecurity risks and threats.

Specifically, CISA shall distribute grants to states for addressing cybersecurity risks and threats to the information systems of state, local, tribal, or territorial governments. A state applying for such a grant must (1) submit a cybersecurity plan for approval, and (2) establish a cybersecurity planning committee to assist with developing and implementing the state's cybersecurity plan and determining the effective funding priorities for the grant.

CISA must establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee whereby state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can advise CISA on their cybersecurity needs. In addition, CISA must develop and make publicly available a Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments that provides recommendations regarding how the federal government should support and promote the ability of such governments to protect against, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. Further, CISA must develop a resource guide to assist officials of such governments with cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents.

CISA must also conduct a study to assess the feasibility of implementing a short-term rotational program for the detail of approved state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees in cyber workforce positions to the agency.

Reported to HouseAug 18, 20207

State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act

This bill establishes a grant program and places requirements on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with respect to certain cybersecurity risks and threats.

Specifically, CISA shall distribute grants to states for addressing cybersecurity risks and threats to the information systems of state, local, tribal, or territorial governments. A state applying for such a grant must (1) submit a cybersecurity plan for approval, and (2) establish a cybersecurity planning committee to assist with developing and implementing the state's cybersecurity plan and determining the effective funding priorities for the grant.

CISA must establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee whereby state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can advise CISA on their cybersecurity needs. In addition, CISA must develop and make publicly available a Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments that provides recommendations regarding how the federal government should support and promote the ability of such governments to protect against, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. Further, CISA must develop a resource guide to assist officials of such governments with cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents.

CISA must also conduct a study to assess the feasibility of implementing a short-term rotational program for the detail of approved state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees in cyber workforce positions to the agency.

Introduced in HouseFeb 10, 2020

State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act

This bill establishes a grant program and places requirements on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with respect to certain cybersecurity risks and threats.

Specifically, CISA shall distribute grants to states for addressing cybersecurity risks and threats to the information systems of state, local, tribal, or territorial governments. A state applying for such a grant must (1) submit a cybersecurity plan for approval, and (2) establish a cybersecurity planning committee to assist with developing and implementing the state's cybersecurity plan and determining the effective funding priorities for the grant.

CISA must establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee whereby state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can advise CISA on their cybersecurity needs. In addition, CISA must develop and make publicly available a Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments that provides recommendations regarding how the federal government should support and promote the ability of such governments to protect against, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents.

CISA must also conduct a study to assess the feasibility of implementing a short-term rotational program for the detail of approved state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees in cyber workforce positions to the agency.

State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act — Informed