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A bill to provide grants to assist States in developing and implementing plans to address cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-516| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2017
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
State Cyber Resiliency Act This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to administer a State Cyber Resiliency Grant Program to assist state, local, and tribal governments in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to cyber threats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may award states with planning and biennial implementation grants under the program to: adopt cybersecurity best practices; mitigate talent gaps in government workforces; protect public safety answering points, emergency communications, and continuity of communications during catastrophic disruption; mitigate threats to critical infrastructure or key resources; coordinate with neighboring states or countries, National Guard units, or information sharing and analysis organizations; and establish scholarships or apprenticeships to provide financial assistance to state residents pursuing cybersecurity education who commit to working for state government. The bill sets forth requirements for distribution of awarded amounts to local and tribal governments within states and for consultation with local and regional officials. The Committee for Cyber Resiliency Grants is established to: (1) promulgate guidance for states to develop applications for such cyber resiliency grants; (2) provide DHS and states with recommendations regarding the approval of state plans or applications; and (3) evaluate, and report to Congress regarding, the progress of states in implementing plans.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 22, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1344
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 22, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1344
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

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  • HR 115-1344: To provide grants to assist States in developing and implementing plans to address cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.
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A bill to provide grants to assist States in developing and implementing plans to address cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-516| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2017
State Cyber Resiliency Act This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to administer a State Cyber Resiliency Grant Program to assist state, local, and tribal governments in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to cyber threats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may award states with planning and biennial implementation grants under the program to: adopt cybersecurity best practices; mitigate talent gaps in government workforces; protect public safety answering points, emergency communications, and continuity of communications during catastrophic disruption; mitigate threats to critical infrastructure or key resources; coordinate with neighboring states or countries, National Guard units, or information sharing and analysis organizations; and establish scholarships or apprenticeships to provide financial assistance to state residents pursuing cybersecurity education who commit to working for state government. The bill sets forth requirements for distribution of awarded amounts to local and tribal governments within states and for consultation with local and regional officials. The Committee for Cyber Resiliency Grants is established to: (1) promulgate guidance for states to develop applications for such cyber resiliency grants; (2) provide DHS and states with recommendations regarding the approval of state plans or applications; and (3) evaluate, and report to Congress regarding, the progress of states in implementing plans.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 22, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1344
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 22, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1344
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1344: To provide grants to assist States in developing and implementing plans to address cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesComputer security and identity theftEducation programs fundingEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsHigher educationState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costs