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State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

Introduced: July 28, 2021 Introduced by: Peters, Gary C. Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-150.
Jun 21, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 9, 2022
Presented to President.
May 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 17, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 194). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4978)
May 17, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5076)
May 16, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 16, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2520.
May 16, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4978-4979)
May 16, 2022
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 13, 2022
Held at the desk.
Jan 13, 2022
Received in the House.
Jan 13, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 11, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S162)
Jan 11, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S162)
Jan 11, 2022
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 11, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S161-162)
Oct 21, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
Oct 21, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-42.
Aug 4, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 17, 2022 House · vote #194 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 404–14 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 4,898 Peters, Gary C. In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Jan 11, 2022
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 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, proactive and defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, incident response and management, analysis, and warnings.

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 June 21, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-150.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5960 Related bill State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021
 Bill text 6 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Aug 9, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2520: State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2520/
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