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Introduced
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Establishes the Office of the National Cyber Director, the duties of which shall include (1) serving as the principal advisor to the President on cybersecurity strategy and policy, (2) developing and supervising implementation of the U.S. National Cyber Strategy, and (3) directing the response of the federal government to cyberattacks and cyber campaigns of significant consequence.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Office of the National Cyber Director within the Executive Office of the President. The National Cyber Director, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, will serve as the principal advisor to the President on cybersecurity strategy and policy. The Director's duties include developing and overseeing the implementation of the U.S. National Cyber Strategy, coordinating the federal government's response to significant cyberattacks and cyber campaigns, engaging with the private sector on cybersecurity issues, and reporting annually to Congress on cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies. The bill also grants the Director certain powers, such as the ability to convene meetings of the National Security Council and other relevant bodies, and outlines definitions for key terms like "cybersecurity posture" and "cyber attacks and cyber campaigns of significant consequence."
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (19)
James Langevin (D)*,
Matt Cartwright (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Denny Heck (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Will Hurd (R),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
John Katko (R),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Peter King (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
Michael San Nicolas (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7331/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7331/BILLS-116hr7331ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7331/BILLS-116hr7331ih.pdf.pdf |
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