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Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
11/20/2025, 5:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2659
Key provisions of the bill include the creation of a Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate efforts to identify and respond to state-sponsored cyber threats. The bill also requires federal agencies to develop and implement cybersecurity risk management plans, conduct regular vulnerability assessments, and enhance incident response capabilities.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan to guide coordinated responses to significant cyber incidents. It also requires the development of a national strategy to address state-sponsored cyber threats and enhance international cooperation on cybersecurity issues. Overall, the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act seeks to bolster the nation's cybersecurity defenses against foreign adversaries and improve coordination between government and private sector stakeholders to better protect critical infrastructure and sensitive information from cyber attacks.
Congressional Summary of HR 2659
Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
The bill creates a joint interagency task force to facilitate agency collaboration on efforts to respond to Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors, including Volt Typhoon.
The task force must be established and led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The task force must facilitate collaboration and coordination among the Sector Risk Management Agencies (SRMAs) specified in the President's National Security Memorandum- 22 (e.g., the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Agriculture) to detect, analyze, and respond to Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors by ensuring that such agencies’ actions are aligned and mutually reinforcing.
The bill directs DHS, CISA, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and specified SRMAs to provide the task force with analysis, inspections, audits, and other relevant information necessary for the task force to carry out its responsibilities. The production and use of information must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and executive orders, and task force members must have appropriate security clearances to access classified information.
The task force must provide annual reports and briefings to Congress detailing its assessment of cyber threats and recommendations to improve the detection and mitigation of the cybersecurity threat posed by Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors.
The first report must be provided no later than 540 days after the establishment of the task force, and additional reports must be provided annually thereafter for six years.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2659
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2659
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2659
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2659
Comments
Sarahi Barbee
7 months ago
This bill will only increase government control over our online activities and infringe on our privacy rights.
Roland Baxter
3 months ago
I think this bill is good for protectin our country from cyber attacks. I hope it passes soon. #USA #politics
Lillie Andrews
3 months ago
As a resident of South Carolina and a politically independent individual, I believe that the United States HR Bill 2659 Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act is a crucial step in protecting our nation's cybersecurity infrastructure. This bill aims to enhance our defenses against cyber threats posed by foreign governments, which is a growing concern in today's digital age. By strengthening our cyber resilience, this bill can help safeguard our critical infrastructure, national security, and personal information from malicious actors. As someone who values privacy and security, I see the importance of this legislation in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring a safe online environment for all Americans. However, I wonder who will benefit the most from this bill - will it be the government, private sector, or individual citizens? I look forward to seeing the impact of this legislation and how it will enhance our cybersecurity capabilities.
Aleyna Orr
3 months ago
I think this bill is good for protecting our country from cyber attacks. It will help keep our information safe.
