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Cyber Essentials Act
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H. R. 8223 (Introduced-in-House)


116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8223


To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 promote evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 11, 2020

Mr. Katko (for himself, Mr. Langevin, Ms. Eshoo, Miss Rice of New York, and Mr. Gallagher) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 promote evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Cyber Essentials Act”.

SEC. 2. Evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks.

(a) In general.—Subsection (b) of section 2203 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 653) is amended—

(1) in paragraph (3), by striking “and” after the semicolon at the end;

(2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and

(3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:

“(4) in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, develop, publish, and update as necessary guidelines and processes for a national audience regarding usable evidence-based controls that have the most impact in defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks; and”.

(b) Restriction.—Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the “Paperwork Reduction Act”) shall not apply to any action to implement the amendments made by this Act.