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S. 2520Became Law

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 21, 2022)

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.

The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, proactive and defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, incident response and management, analysis, and warnings.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

What just happenedJun 21, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-150.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jun 21, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-150.

  2. Jun 21, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-150.

  3. Jun 21, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 21, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 9, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 9, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 17, 2022FloorH38310

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

  8. May 17, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 194). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4978)

  9. May 17, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 194).

  10. May 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5076)

  11. May 16, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. May 16, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2520.

  13. May 16, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4978-4979)

  14. May 16, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Jan 18, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Jan 13, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  17. Jan 13, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Jan 13, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Jan 11, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S162)

  20. Jan 11, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S162)

  21. Jan 11, 2022Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  22. Jan 11, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S161-162)

  23. Oct 21, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.

  24. Oct 21, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-42.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  25. Oct 21, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-42.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  26. Aug 4, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  27. Jul 28, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  28. Jul 28, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 21, 202249

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.

The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, proactive and defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, incident response and management, analysis, and warnings.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

Passed HouseMay 17, 202253

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.

The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, proactive and defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, incident response and management, analysis, and warnings.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

Passed SenateJan 11, 202255

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.

The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, proactive and defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, incident response and management, analysis, and warnings.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

Reported to SenateOct 21, 202125

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.

The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, proactive and defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, incident response and management, analysis, and warnings.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

Introduced in SenateJul 28, 2021

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.

The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, proactive and defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, incident response and management, analysis, and warnings.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to (1) conduct exercises, (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training, and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

DHS shall establish a pilot program to deploy network sensors for the purpose of identifying and filtering malicious network traffic.

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021 — Informed