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US HR6824

US HR6824
President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act


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Introduced
02/25/2022
In Committee
09/28/2022
Crossed Over
05/17/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to hold an annual cybersecurity competition relating to offensive and defensive cybersecurity disciplines, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security to hold an annual cybersecurity competition called the "Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition." The competition aims to identify and challenge the best cybersecurity practitioners and teams across offensive and defensive cybersecurity disciplines within the U.S. Government. Eligible participants are federal employees in civil service or members of the uniformed services. The Director of CISA can award grants, contracts, or other agreements to private or public entities to administer the competition, which must include various cybersecurity skills, individual and team events, and categories demonstrating offensive and defensive cyber operations. The bill also sets limits on the use of funds for the competition and the monetary awards that can be given to participants.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679. (on 12/19/2022)

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