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Study on Cyber-Attack Response Options Act

USA117th CongressS-2292| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2021
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Study on Cyber-Attack Response Options Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to study and report on the potential benefits and risks of amending the federal statute commonly known as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow private entities to respond to an unlawful network breach, subject to federal regulation and oversight. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act prohibits various categories of computer-related conduct by an individual without authority or in excess of authorization.
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Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Study on Cyber-Attack Response Options Act

USA117th CongressS-2292| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2021
Study on Cyber-Attack Response Options Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to study and report on the potential benefits and risks of amending the federal statute commonly known as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow private entities to respond to an unlawful network breach, subject to federal regulation and oversight. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act prohibits various categories of computer-related conduct by an individual without authority or in excess of authorization.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted