Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act

United States116th CongressHR-7589House of Representatives
Updated: Aug 1, 2020

Summary

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act This bill establishes term limits and alters the personnel classification and appointment process for certain leadership positions in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, the bill establishes a five-year term for the Director of CISA, limits service to two terms, and reclassifies the position to a higher rate of basic pay. The bill also requires the Assistant Director for Cybersecurity and the Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security to be appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, rather than by the President.

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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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  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

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