State Cyber Resiliency Act
- Last Action
- 3/22/2017
Actions
- 2017-03-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
- 2017-03-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 2017-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- 2017-03-02Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
- 2017-03-02Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
- 2017-03-02Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
- 2017-03-02Introduced in House
- 2017-03-02Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-03-02 (00)
State Cyber Resiliency Act
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to administer a State Cyber Resiliency Grant Program to assist state, local, and tribal governments in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to cyber threats.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may award states with planning and biennial implementation grants under the program to:
- adopt cybersecurity best practices;
- mitigate talent gaps in government workforces;
- protect public safety answering points, emergency communications, and continuity of communications during catastrophic disruption;
- mitigate threats to critical infrastructure or key resources;
- coordinate with neighboring states or countries, National Guard units, or information sharing and analysis organizations; and
- establish scholarships or apprenticeships to provide financial assistance to state residents pursuing cybersecurity education who commit to working for state government.
The bill sets forth requirements for distribution of awarded amounts to local and tribal governments within states and for consultation with local and regional officials.
The Committee for Cyber Resiliency Grants is established to: (1) promulgate guidance for states to develop applications for such cyber resiliency grants; (2) provide DHS and states with recommendations regarding the approval of state plans or applications; and (3) evaluate, and report to Congress regarding, the progress of states in implementing plans.
Cosponsors (11)
- Barbara Comstock (R-VA)
- JAMES LANGEVIN (D-RI)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
- Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
- Denny Heck (D-WA)
- Paul Cook (R-CA)
- Sean Maloney (D-NY)
- Stephen Knight (R-CA)
- Pete Aguilar (D-CA)
- Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
- MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH)
Subjects
- Advisory bodies
- Computer security and identity theft
- Education programs funding
- Emergency communications systems
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- State and local government operations
- Student aid and college costs
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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