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State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5960| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2021
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021 This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity. The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, cybersecurity risks or vulnerabilities, and incident response and management. The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.
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Timeline
Nov 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Nov 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jun 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2520
Signed by President.
  • November 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • November 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • June 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2520
    Signed by President.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-2520: State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5960| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2021
State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021 This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity. The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, cybersecurity risks or vulnerabilities, and incident response and management. The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.
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Timeline
Nov 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Nov 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jun 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2520
Signed by President.
  • November 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • November 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • June 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2520
    Signed by President.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-2520: State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted