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State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act

USA116th CongressHR-5823| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (17)
John Katko (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act This bill establishes a grant program and places requirements on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with respect to certain cybersecurity risks and threats. Specifically, CISA shall distribute grants to states for addressing cybersecurity risks and threats to the information systems of state, local, tribal, or territorial governments. A state applying for such a grant must (1) submit a cybersecurity plan for approval, and (2) establish a cybersecurity planning committee to assist with developing and implementing the state's cybersecurity plan and determining the effective funding priorities for the grant. CISA must establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee whereby state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can advise CISA on their cybersecurity needs. In addition, CISA must develop and make publicly available a Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments that provides recommendations regarding how the federal government should support and promote the ability of such governments to protect against, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. Further, CISA must develop a resource guide to assist officials of such governments with cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. CISA must also conduct a study to assess the feasibility of implementing a short-term rotational program for the detail of approved state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees in cyber workforce positions to the agency.

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Timeline
Feb 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Aug 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.
Aug 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-478.
Sep 30, 2020
Ms. Underwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 30, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5084)
Sep 30, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5823.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 30, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080-5083)
Sep 30, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 1, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • February 12, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 12, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


  • August 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.


  • August 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-478.


  • September 30, 2020
    Ms. Underwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 30, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5084)


  • September 30, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5823.


  • September 30, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 30, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080-5083)


  • September 30, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 1, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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  • HR 116-8048: State and Local IT Modernization and Cybersecurity Act
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State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act

USA116th CongressHR-5823| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act This bill establishes a grant program and places requirements on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with respect to certain cybersecurity risks and threats. Specifically, CISA shall distribute grants to states for addressing cybersecurity risks and threats to the information systems of state, local, tribal, or territorial governments. A state applying for such a grant must (1) submit a cybersecurity plan for approval, and (2) establish a cybersecurity planning committee to assist with developing and implementing the state's cybersecurity plan and determining the effective funding priorities for the grant. CISA must establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee whereby state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can advise CISA on their cybersecurity needs. In addition, CISA must develop and make publicly available a Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments that provides recommendations regarding how the federal government should support and promote the ability of such governments to protect against, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. Further, CISA must develop a resource guide to assist officials of such governments with cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. CISA must also conduct a study to assess the feasibility of implementing a short-term rotational program for the detail of approved state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees in cyber workforce positions to the agency.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Feb 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Aug 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.
Aug 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-478.
Sep 30, 2020
Ms. Underwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 30, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5084)
Sep 30, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5823.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 30, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080-5083)
Sep 30, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 1, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • February 12, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 12, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


  • August 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.


  • August 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-478.


  • September 30, 2020
    Ms. Underwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 30, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5084)


  • September 30, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5823.


  • September 30, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 30, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080-5083)


  • September 30, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 1, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (17)
John Katko (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8048: State and Local IT Modernization and Cybersecurity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionEmployee hiringFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomeland securityIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations