To direct the President to develop a strategy for the offensive use of cyber capabilities, and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressHR-2812House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 17, 2017

Summary

Enhance Partner Cyber Capabilities Act This bill directs the President to develop a strategy for the offensive use of cyber capabilities by federal agencies. The strategy shall include: (1) a description of enhancements needed to improve such capabilities of the United States and partner nations, including North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members; and (2) a statement of principles for deployment of such capabilities. The bill authorizes the Department of Defense to furnish technical assistance to NATO members in developing and enhancing their capabilities.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E783)

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

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