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US S2993

US S2993
CISA Cyber Exercise Act


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Introduced
10/19/2021
In Committee
11/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency the National Cyber Exercise Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the National Cyber Exercise Program within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to evaluate the National Cyber Incident Response Plan and other related plans and strategies. The program is required to be based on current risk assessments, designed to simulate the partial or complete incapacitation of a government or critical infrastructure network resulting from a cyber incident, and provide for the systematic evaluation of cyber readiness and enhancement of operational understanding of the cyber incident response system. The bill also requires the program to include a selection of model exercises that government and private entities can adapt for use and aid in the design, implementation, and evaluation of such exercises.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674. (on 12/19/2022)

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