To authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on nonreimbursable basis, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

This bill authorizes the Office of the National Cyber Director to accept officers or employees of the United States or members of the Armed Forces on a detail from an element of the intelligence community or from another element of the federal government on a nonreimbursable basis for up to three years.

The Office of the National Cyber Director is the principal advisor to the President on cybersecurity policy and strategy and, among other duties, leads the coordination and implementation of national cyber policy and strategy.

Bill 117 hr 6077, also known as the "National Cyber Director Authorization Act," aims to empower the National Cyber Director to collaborate with other federal agencies by accepting personnel on a nonreimbursable basis. This means that the National Cyber Director will have the authority to bring in experts from other government entities to assist in addressing cybersecurity issues without requiring payment in return.

The bill also includes provisions for the National Cyber Director to work with other federal agencies to enhance cybersecurity efforts and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities and authorities of the National Cyber Director in coordinating and overseeing cybersecurity initiatives across the federal government.

Overall, the goal of Bill 117 hr 6077 is to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity capabilities by allowing the National Cyber Director to leverage resources and expertise from other federal agencies on a nonreimbursable basis. This collaboration is intended to improve the government's ability to defend against cyber attacks and safeguard sensitive information and infrastructure.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6077

Introduced on
2021-11-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/23/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill authorizes the Office of the National Cyber Director to accept officers or employees of the United States or members of the Armed Forces on a detail from an element of the intelligence community or from another element of the federal government on a nonreimbursable basis for up to three years.

The Office of the National Cyber Director is the principal advisor to the President on cybersecurity policy and strategy and, among other duties, leads the coordination and implementation of national cyber policy and strategy.

Bill 117 hr 6077, also known as the "National Cyber Director Authorization Act," aims to empower the National Cyber Director to collaborate with other federal agencies by accepting personnel on a nonreimbursable basis. This means that the National Cyber Director will have the authority to bring in experts from other government entities to assist in addressing cybersecurity issues without requiring payment in return.

The bill also includes provisions for the National Cyber Director to work with other federal agencies to enhance cybersecurity efforts and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities and authorities of the National Cyber Director in coordinating and overseeing cybersecurity initiatives across the federal government.

Overall, the goal of Bill 117 hr 6077 is to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity capabilities by allowing the National Cyber Director to leverage resources and expertise from other federal agencies on a nonreimbursable basis. This collaboration is intended to improve the government's ability to defend against cyber attacks and safeguard sensitive information and infrastructure.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on nonreimbursable basis, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

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Latest Summary3/2/2022

This bill authorizes the Office of the National Cyber Director to accept officers or employees of the United States or members of the Armed Forces on a detail from an element of the intelligence community or from another element of the federal go...


Latest Action11/23/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.