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A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.

Introduced: January 24, 2017 See on congress.gov
This resolution expired with the 115th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S453-454)
Jan 24, 2017
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Establishes the Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity to oversee and make continuing studies of, and recommendations regarding, cybersecurity threats to the United States. The committee: (1) may report by bill or otherwise on matters within its jurisdiction; and (2) shall be referred all proposed legislation and other matters concerning domestic and foreign cybersecurity risks (including state-sponsored threats), federal agency cybersecurity activities, the organization or reorganization of agencies relating to cybersecurity threats or incidents, and authorizations for appropriations relating to protecting against cybersecurity threats and relevant incidents or actions.

Directs agencies to keep the select committee informed, and furnish the committee requested information, about cybersecurity activities, threats, and any significant anticipated activities.

Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Commerce to each submit to the select committee an annual report on cyber threats.

What's happening now January 24, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S453-454)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 23: A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-23/
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"S. Res. 23: A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-23/.
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S. Res. 23, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-23/.
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[S. Res. 23: A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-23/)
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