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HR 4507 111th Congress House Emergency Management Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Department of Homeland Security Emergency planning and evacuation Executive agency funding and structure Homeland security Intergovernmental relations State and local government operations

Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Act

Introduced: January 26, 2010 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 28, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
Jan 28, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
Jan 26, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 26, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium to: (1) provide training to state and local first responders and officials specifically for preparing and responding to cyber security attacks; (2) develop and update a curriculum and training model; (3) provide technical assistance services to build and sustain capabilities in support of cyber security preparedness and response; and (4) conduct cyber security training and simulation exercises to defend against and respond to cyber attacks.

Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Cyber Security Training Center to provide training courses and other resources for state and local first responders and officials to improve preparedness and response capabilities.

What's happening now January 28, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.

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