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Hack Your State Department Act

USA116th CongressHR-328| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2019
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Brad Sherman (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Hack Your State Department Act This bill requires the Department of State to design, establish, and make publicly known a Vulnerability Disclosure Process to improve cybersecurity. In establishing the process, the State Department must identify which information technology should be included, determine whether the process should differentiate among and specify the types of security vulnerabilities that may be targeted, and provide a readily available form and means of reporting, amongst other requirements. The bill requires the State Department to establish a bug bounty pilot program, where an approved individual, organization, or company is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of internet-facing information technology of the State Department in exchange for compensation.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5433
Hack Your State Department Act
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 22, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H981)
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 22, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H979-981)
Jan 22, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 328.
Jan 22, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 23, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H982-983)
Jan 23, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H979-980)
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Jan 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 23, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1808
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5433
    Hack Your State Department Act


  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • January 22, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H981)


  • January 22, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 22, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H979-981)


  • January 22, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 328.


  • January 22, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 23, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H982-983)


  • January 23, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H979-980)
    View Vote


  • January 23, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 23, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1808
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3352: Department of State Authorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-1808: Hack Your State Department Act
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of StateGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic contracts and procurement

Hack Your State Department Act

USA116th CongressHR-328| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2019
Hack Your State Department Act This bill requires the Department of State to design, establish, and make publicly known a Vulnerability Disclosure Process to improve cybersecurity. In establishing the process, the State Department must identify which information technology should be included, determine whether the process should differentiate among and specify the types of security vulnerabilities that may be targeted, and provide a readily available form and means of reporting, amongst other requirements. The bill requires the State Department to establish a bug bounty pilot program, where an approved individual, organization, or company is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of internet-facing information technology of the State Department in exchange for compensation.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5433
Hack Your State Department Act
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 22, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H981)
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 22, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H979-981)
Jan 22, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 328.
Jan 22, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 23, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H982-983)
Jan 23, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H979-980)
View Vote
Jan 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 23, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1808
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5433
    Hack Your State Department Act


  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • January 22, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H981)


  • January 22, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 22, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H979-981)


  • January 22, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 328.


  • January 22, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 23, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H982-983)


  • January 23, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H979-980)
    View Vote


  • January 23, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 23, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1808
    Introduced in Senate
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Brad Sherman (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3352: Department of State Authorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-1808: Hack Your State Department Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of StateGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic contracts and procurement