Homeland Security Cyber Incident Response Roles and Responsibilities Act of 2022

1/10/2024, 2:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9533

Bill 117 HR 9533, also known as the Homeland Security Cyber Incident Response Roles and Responsibilities Act of 2022, aims to enhance the coordination and response efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in addressing cyber incidents. The bill seeks to clarify the roles and responsibilities of various DHS components, such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in responding to cyber threats and attacks.

Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish and maintain a comprehensive framework for coordinating the federal government's response to cyber incidents. This framework would include clear guidelines for the roles and responsibilities of DHS components, as well as mechanisms for coordinating with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector entities.

Additionally, the bill requires DHS to develop and implement a strategy for enhancing the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, such as energy, transportation, and financial systems. This strategy would include measures to improve information sharing, incident response capabilities, and the protection of sensitive data. Overall, the Homeland Security Cyber Incident Response Roles and Responsibilities Act of 2022 aims to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture by improving coordination and response efforts across government agencies and private sector partners.

Congressional Summary of HR 9533

Homeland Security Cyber Incident Response Roles and Responsibilities Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on its roles and responsibilities, as well as those of its components, for responding to cyber incidents. DHS must coordinate with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on the report.

Current Status of Bill HR 9533

Bill HR 9533 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2022. Bill HR 9533 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 14, 2022.  Bill HR 9533's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. as of December 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9533

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9533

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9533

Homeland Security Cyber Incident Response Roles and Responsibilities Act of 2022Homeland Security Cyber Incident Response Roles and Responsibilities Act of 2022To require a report on cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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