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Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1997| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2018
Brendan F. Boyle

Brendan F. Boyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (25)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Sander M. Levin (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)David A. Trott (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)John Shimkus (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Europe Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill states that is U.S. policy to: (1) reaffirm the United States-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership, which highlights the bilateral relationship's importance and outlines enhanced cooperation in defense, security, economics and trade, energy security, and democracy; (2) support continued cooperation between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Ukraine; (3) support Ukraine's political and economic reforms; (4) reaffirm the commitment of the United States to the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances; (5) assist Ukraine's efforts to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities; and (6) improve Ukraine's ability to respond to Russian-supported disinformation and propaganda efforts in cyberspace, including through social media. (Sec. 4) It is the sense of Congress that the Department of State should take the following actions, commensurate with U.S. interests, to help Ukraine improve its cybersecurity: (1) provide Ukraine necessary support to secure government computer networks from cyber intrusions, particularly networks that defend critical infrastructure; (2) provide Ukraine support to reduce reliance on Russian information and communications technology; and (3) help Ukraine build capacity, expand cybersecurity information sharing, and cooperate on international cyberspace efforts. The State Department shall report to Congress on U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation. Such report shall also include information on: (1) U.S. efforts to strengthen Ukraine's ability to prevent and respond to cyber incidents; (2) the potential for new areas of U.S.-Ukraine mutual assistance in addressing shared cyber challenges, including cyber crime, critical infrastructure protection, and resilience against botnets and other automated, distributed threats; and (3) NATO's efforts to help Ukraine develop technical capabilities to counter cyber threats.

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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Dec 14, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 14, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H757-760)
Feb 5, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1997.
Feb 5, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Royce (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Feb 8, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H966-967)
Feb 8, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 62). (text: CR 2/5/2018 H757-758)
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Feb 8, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 8, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.


  • December 14, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 14, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • February 5, 2018
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 5, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H757-760)


  • February 5, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1997.


  • February 5, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Royce (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.


  • February 8, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H966-967)


  • February 8, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 62). (text: CR 2/5/2018 H757-758)
    View Vote


  • February 8, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 8, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 115-2455: A bill to encourage United States-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report regarding such cooperation, and for other purposes.
AlliancesComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEuropeForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraine

Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1997| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2018
Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill states that is U.S. policy to: (1) reaffirm the United States-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership, which highlights the bilateral relationship's importance and outlines enhanced cooperation in defense, security, economics and trade, energy security, and democracy; (2) support continued cooperation between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Ukraine; (3) support Ukraine's political and economic reforms; (4) reaffirm the commitment of the United States to the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances; (5) assist Ukraine's efforts to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities; and (6) improve Ukraine's ability to respond to Russian-supported disinformation and propaganda efforts in cyberspace, including through social media. (Sec. 4) It is the sense of Congress that the Department of State should take the following actions, commensurate with U.S. interests, to help Ukraine improve its cybersecurity: (1) provide Ukraine necessary support to secure government computer networks from cyber intrusions, particularly networks that defend critical infrastructure; (2) provide Ukraine support to reduce reliance on Russian information and communications technology; and (3) help Ukraine build capacity, expand cybersecurity information sharing, and cooperate on international cyberspace efforts. The State Department shall report to Congress on U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation. Such report shall also include information on: (1) U.S. efforts to strengthen Ukraine's ability to prevent and respond to cyber incidents; (2) the potential for new areas of U.S.-Ukraine mutual assistance in addressing shared cyber challenges, including cyber crime, critical infrastructure protection, and resilience against botnets and other automated, distributed threats; and (3) NATO's efforts to help Ukraine develop technical capabilities to counter cyber threats.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Dec 14, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 14, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H757-760)
Feb 5, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1997.
Feb 5, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Royce (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Feb 8, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H966-967)
Feb 8, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 62). (text: CR 2/5/2018 H757-758)
View Vote
Feb 8, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 8, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.


  • December 14, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 14, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • February 5, 2018
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 5, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H757-760)


  • February 5, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1997.


  • February 5, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Royce (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.


  • February 8, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H966-967)


  • February 8, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 62). (text: CR 2/5/2018 H757-758)
    View Vote


  • February 8, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 8, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Brendan F. Boyle

Brendan F. Boyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (25)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Sander M. Levin (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)David A. Trott (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)John Shimkus (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Europe Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 115-2455: A bill to encourage United States-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report regarding such cooperation, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEuropeForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraine