House Bill 8103
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Federal Networks Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 25, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8103
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Federal Networks Act
This bill includes within the responsibilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency hunting for and identifying threats and vulnerabilities within federal information systems.
The Department of Homeland Security shall issue a binding operational directive to implement this change.
August 25, 2020
08/25/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
08/25/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:24 PM