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US S3929

A bill to authorize pilot programs on the remote provision by the National Guard to State governments and National Guards in other States of cybersecurity technical assistance in training, preparation, and response to cyber incidents, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
06/10/2020
In Committee
06/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To authorize pilot programs on the remote provision by the National Guard to State governments and National Guards in other States of cybersecurity technical assistance in training, preparation, and response to cyber incidents, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force to conduct pilot programs to assess the feasibility and advisability of the National Guard remotely providing cybersecurity technical assistance to state governments and National Guards in other states. The pilot programs would include developing a technical capability for remote assistance, establishing policies and procedures for its use, and conducting exercises to test the capability. The bill requires assessments, reports, and coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the National Guard Bureau. It also authorizes $6 million in funding for the pilot programs and allows the Secretary of Defense to transfer funds to the Department of Homeland Security.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/10/2020)

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