State and Local Cyber Protection Act of 2015
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Dec 2015): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
H.R. 3869, the State and Local Cyber Protection Act of 2015, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the role of the Department of Homeland Security's national cybersecurity and communications integration center (NCCIC) in assisting state and local governments with cybersecurity. Specifically, the center would be directed to help these governments identify system vulnerabilities and appropriate security protections, provide online tools and resources, coordinate with state and local officials on implementing security guidelines, offer technical and operational cybersecurity training, and provide privacy and civil liberties training aligned with existing federal privacy standards. It would also authorize the center to deploy technology and conduct assessments to help state and local governments detect and address cyber threats.
The bill primarily affects state and local government agencies, their information technology systems, and personnel such as chief information officers and fusion center analysts, who would gain access to federal cybersecurity assistance and training. It also requires DHS to report to relevant congressional committees within two years on the effectiveness of these efforts, incorporating feedback from state and local governments.
The House passed the bill by voice vote on December 10, 2015, after agreeing to amendments. It was then sent to the Senate, which did not act on it, so the bill did not become law during the 114th Congress.
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Timeline
14 Dec 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3869 do?
- H.R. 3869, the State and Local Cyber Protection Act of 2015, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the role of the Department of Homeland Security's national cybersecurity and communications integration center (NCCIC) in assisting state and local governments with cybersecurity. Specifically, the center would be directed to help these governments identify system vulnerabilities and appropriate security protections, provide online tools and resources, coordinate with state and local officials on implementing security guidelines, offer technical and operational cybersecurity training, and provide privacy and civil liberties training aligned with existing federal privacy standards. It would also authorize the center to deploy technology and conduct assessments to help state and local governments detect and address cyber threats. The bill primarily affects state and local government agencies, their information technology systems, and personnel such as chief information officers and fusion center analysts, who would gain access to federal cybersecurity assistance and training. It also requires DHS to report to relevant congressional committees within two years on the effectiveness of these efforts, incorporating feedback from state and local governments. The House passed the bill by voice vote on December 10, 2015, after agreeing to amendments. It was then sent to the Senate, which did not act on it, so the bill did not become law during the 114th Congress.
- Has H.R. 3869 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3869. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3869?
- H.R. 3869 was sponsored by Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23] (R-TX), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3869?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (14 Dec 2015).
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