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H.R. 3359

Enacted

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018

Introduced 7/24/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 115-278.

11/16/2018 • House

Summary

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency.

The agency shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. Its responsibilities shall include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards.

The bill details the organizational structure of the agency.

(Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Management Directorate.

It also requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to an appropriate DHS component, directorate, or office following the completion of an ongoing Government Accountability Office review.

(Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies.

Public Law • 11/16/2018

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Topics & Subjects

ChemistryComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency communications systemsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFirearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHomeland securityInfrastructure developmentLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersRight of privacyTerrorism

Amendments (2)

This bill has 2 amendments proposed or adopted.

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (12)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
10
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Republican • TX-10

Sponsored 7/24/2017

Cosponsors (11)

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Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

D-MS-2

Joined 7/24/2017

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Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]

R-TX-4

Joined 7/24/2017

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Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]

D-LA-2

Joined 7/24/2017

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Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

R-NY-24

Joined 7/24/2017

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Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23]

R-TX-23

Joined 7/24/2017

Enacted into Law

Public Law 115-278

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 24, 2017

Committee Review

July 26, 2017

Floor Debate

December 11, 2017

Passed Chamber

December 11, 2017

Other Chamber

October 4, 2018

President

November 14, 2018

Enacted into Law

November 16, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-278.

Text Versions (7)

Engrossed Amendment Senate10/3/2018
Referred in Senate12/12/2017
Engrossed in House12/11/2017
Reported in House12/11/2017
Introduced in House7/24/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors11