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Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act

USA119th CongressHR-3026| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2025
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

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
This legislation, titled the "Protecting America's Cybersecurity Act," aims to safeguard the workforce and resources of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). It requires the reinstatement, with backpay, of any individual involuntarily removed from a CISA position between January 25, 2025, and March 1, 2025, with exceptions for political appointees, misconduct, or poor performance. The bill also imposes significant limitations on future involuntary removals or transfers of CISA employees and prevents the impounding or reprogramming of CISA appropriations unless specifically authorized by an act of Congress. A key provision of the bill restricts the involvement of personnel from the Department of the United States DOGE Service, commonly known as the "Department of Government Efficiency" or "DOGE." Specifically, it prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for the salary or expenses of any DOGE employee or agency team member transferred to, detailed to, or otherwise working at CISA. These measures collectively seek to ensure the stability and operational integrity of CISA by protecting its workforce and preventing external interference from the DOGE agency.
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Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government 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.
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • April 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government 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.


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

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Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act

USA119th CongressHR-3026| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2025
This legislation, titled the "Protecting America's Cybersecurity Act," aims to safeguard the workforce and resources of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). It requires the reinstatement, with backpay, of any individual involuntarily removed from a CISA position between January 25, 2025, and March 1, 2025, with exceptions for political appointees, misconduct, or poor performance. The bill also imposes significant limitations on future involuntary removals or transfers of CISA employees and prevents the impounding or reprogramming of CISA appropriations unless specifically authorized by an act of Congress. A key provision of the bill restricts the involvement of personnel from the Department of the United States DOGE Service, commonly known as the "Department of Government Efficiency" or "DOGE." Specifically, it prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for the salary or expenses of any DOGE employee or agency team member transferred to, detailed to, or otherwise working at CISA. These measures collectively seek to ensure the stability and operational integrity of CISA by protecting its workforce and preventing external interference from the DOGE agency.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government 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.
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • April 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government 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.


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

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

Science, Technology, Communications

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