Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4461
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 24, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 24, 2019
Latest Action
Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4461
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Illinois
Democrat
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019

This bill establishes a program to share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services.

Under the program, the Department of Homeland Security, in cooperation with certain agencies, must (1) share information with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services, (2) engage in particular with trusted providers and suppliers that are small businesses or that primarily serve rural areas, and (3) submit a plan for declassifying material and expediting the provision of security clearances to aid in sharing information about supply chain security risks.

The bill also requires the Federal Communications Commission to appoint at least one member, who shall represent the interests of the public and consumers, to the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council.

Text (1)
September 24, 2019
Actions (8)
11/20/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
11/20/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11/14/2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
11/14/2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/27/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
09/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
09/24/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/24/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:53 PM