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Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7588| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2020
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2020 This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to carry out specified reviews related to the ability of CISA to carry out its mission. Specifically, CISA must undertake a review that includes an assessment of (1) how additional budget resources could be used for certain projects, (2) whether existing personnel are appropriately matched to the prioritization of threats in the cyber domain and risks to critical infrastructure, and (3) its facilities and their suitability to support current and projected mission requirements. Additionally, the GSA must review CISA's assessment of its facilities and make recommendations regarding necessary resources for procuring or building new or augmented facilities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3359
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018
Jul 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Jul 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Aug 1, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3359
    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018
  • July 13, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • July 13, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
  • July 14, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • August 1, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8309: Keep America Secure Act
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • S 116-4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesPublic-private cooperation

Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7588| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2020
Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2020 This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to carry out specified reviews related to the ability of CISA to carry out its mission. Specifically, CISA must undertake a review that includes an assessment of (1) how additional budget resources could be used for certain projects, (2) whether existing personnel are appropriately matched to the prioritization of threats in the cyber domain and risks to critical infrastructure, and (3) its facilities and their suitability to support current and projected mission requirements. Additionally, the GSA must review CISA's assessment of its facilities and make recommendations regarding necessary resources for procuring or building new or augmented facilities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3359
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018
Jul 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Jul 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Aug 1, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3359
    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018
  • July 13, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • July 13, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
  • July 14, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • August 1, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8309: Keep America Secure Act
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • S 116-4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesPublic-private cooperation