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HR 5960 117th Congress House Emergency Management

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

Introduced: November 12, 2021 Introduced by: Neguse, Joe Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Nov 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Nov 12, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.

The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, cybersecurity risks or vulnerabilities, and incident response and management.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

What's happening now November 15, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

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