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H.R. 2488

Referred to Committee

U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act

Introduced 5/2/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

5/2/2019 • House

Summary

U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act

This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress on the potential benefits and impact of establishing a U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to leverage the expertise of government, higher education, and private-sector entities in cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure.

Introduced in House • 5/2/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightHigher educationInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelMiddle EastPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and development

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

Democrat • RI-1

Sponsored 5/2/2019

Cosponsors (7)

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Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]

D-CA-15

Joined 5/2/2019

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Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

D-NY-26

Joined 5/2/2019

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Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]

D-NY-4

Joined 8/23/2019

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Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

D-MD-6

Joined 3/4/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 2, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Introduced in House5/2/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors7