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US HR7588
Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2020
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Introduced
07/13/2020
07/13/2020
In Committee
08/01/2020
08/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. (on 08/01/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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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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