US HR8103

Bill

US HR8103

Protecting Federal Networks Act

Introduced
08/25/2020

In Committee
08/25/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend section 3553 of title 44, United States Code, to strengthen Federal networks, and for other purposes. This bill includes within the responsibilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency hunting for and identifying threats and vulnerabilities within federal information systems. The Department of Homeland Security shall issue a binding operational directive to implement this change.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3553 of Title 44 of the United States Code to strengthen federal networks. It includes within the responsibilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) the authority to hunt for and identify threats and vulnerabilities within federal information systems, with or without advance notice. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security is required to issue a binding operational directive within one year to implement this change.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Mark Green (R)*, Mike Gallagher (R), John Katko (R), James Langevin (D),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 08/25/2020)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8103/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8103/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8103/BILLS-116hr8103ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8103/BILLS-116hr8103ih.pdf.pdf

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