State Cyber Resiliency Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T10:33:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4910 State Cyber Resiliency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 10:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4910

Bill 117 HR 4910, also known as the State Cyber Resiliency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of state and local governments across the country.

The State Cyber Resiliency Act aims to achieve this goal by providing resources and support to state and local governments to help them better protect their systems and data from cyber threats. This includes funding for cybersecurity training programs, technical assistance, and the development of best practices for cybersecurity.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination and information sharing between federal, state, and local governments when it comes to cybersecurity. This will help ensure that all levels of government are working together to address cyber threats effectively. Overall, the State Cyber Resiliency Act is an important piece of legislation that aims to strengthen the cybersecurity defenses of state and local governments in the face of increasing cyber threats. By providing resources and support, this bill will help ensure that our government systems and data are better protected from malicious actors.

Congressional Summary of HR 4910

State Cyber Resiliency Act

This bill establishes the State Cyber Resiliency Grant Program to assist state, local, and tribal governments in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to cyber threats.

Under this program, the Department of Homeland Security may award grants to a state for the development and implementation of an active cyber resiliency plan. Such plan must be tailored to achieve specific objectives, including

enhancement of the response and resiliency of computer networks, industrial control systems, and communications systems against cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities;
implementation of continuous vulnerability assessments and threat mitigation practices;
adoption of cybersecurity best practices by entities performing cybersecurity functions within a state; and
confirmation that continuity of communications and data networks would be maintained in the event of a catastrophic disruption of such communications or networks.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4910

Bill HR 4910 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 3, 2021. Bill HR 4910 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 3, 2021. Bill HR 4910's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability. as of August 4, 2021