State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 12, 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, defensive measures, cybersecurity risks or vulnerabilities, and incident response and management.
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 happenedNov 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 12, 2021
- Nov 15, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee - Nov 12, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Nov 12, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 12, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House