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US HR2708
US HR2708To direct the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on cyber attack standards of measurement.
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Introduced
06/09/2015
06/09/2015
In Committee
06/09/2015
06/09/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on cyber attack standards of measurement. Requires the Director of National Intelligence to carry out a study and report findings to Congress regarding appropriate standards to measure the damage of cyber incidents for purposes of determining the response to such incidents, including a method to quantify damage to affected computers, systems, and devices.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), in consultation with other key government officials like the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the FBI, and the Secretary of Defense, to conduct a study to develop standards for measuring the damage caused by cyber incidents, which will help determine the appropriate government response. This study must include a method to quantify the harm to computers, systems, and devices affected by these attacks. The DNI is required to report preliminary findings to relevant congressional committees within 180 days of the bill's enactment and a complete report, which can include a classified annex, within 360 days.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). (on 06/09/2015)
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