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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act

USA116th CongressHR-7589| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2020
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
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, 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.
Aug 1, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
  • 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, 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.


  • August 1, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8309: Keep America Secure Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHomeland security

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act

USA116th CongressHR-7589| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2020
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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Timeline
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, 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.
Aug 1, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
  • 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, 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.


  • August 1, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8309: Keep America Secure Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHomeland security