US HR7588

Bill

Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2020

Introduced
07/13/2020

In Committee
08/01/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a review of the ability of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to fulfill its current mission requirements, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to carry out specified reviews related to the ability of CISA to carry out its mission. Specifically, CISA must undertake a review that includes an assessment of (1) how additional budget resources could be used for certain projects, (2) whether existing personnel are appropriately matched to the prioritization of threats in the cyber domain and risks to critical infrastructure, and (3) its facilities and their suitability to support current and projected mission requirements. Additionally, the GSA must review CISA's assessment of its facilities and make recommendations regarding necessary resources for procuring or building new or augmented facilities.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to conduct a review of its ability to fulfill its mission requirements, including assessments of how additional funding could be used, whether personnel are appropriately matched to cyber and critical infrastructure threats, and the suitability of CISA's facilities. The bill also requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to review CISA's assessment of its facilities and make recommendations on procuring or building new facilities to support CISA's current and future mission requirements. The review and recommendations are intended to identify any gaps in CISA's capabilities and resources to carry out its responsibilities in the cyber domain and for critical infrastructure security.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

John Katko (R)*, Mike Gallagher (R), Dutch Ruppersberger (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. (on 08/01/2020)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7588/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7588/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7588/BILLS-116hr7588ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7588/BILLS-116hr7588ih.pdf.pdf

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HR8309	Keep America Secure Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.	Related
HRes1271	Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.B. 133) to promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico; providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.B. 1520) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the publication of a list of licensed biological products, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Related
S4049	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021	Held at the desk.	Related

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