Strengthening State and Local Cybersecurity Defenses Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:45:59Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5394 Strengthening State and Local Cybersecurity Defenses Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5394

Strengthening State and Local Cybersecurity Defenses Act

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 and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks, incidents, analysis, and warnings.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to, among other things (1) conduct exercises, (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training, (3) provide federal and non-federal entities timely notifications containing specific incident and malware information, and (4) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5394

Bill HR 5394 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2019. Bill HR 5394 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2019. Bill HR 5394's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. as of January 3, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5394

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Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightElections, voting, political campaign regulationFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsTechnology assessment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5394

Strengthening State and Local Cybersecurity Defenses ActTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain coordination between the Department of Homeland Security and Federal and non-Federal entities relating to cybersecurity risks and incidents, and for other purposes.Strengthening State and Local Cybersecurity Defenses Act

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