House Bill 1465
115th Congress(2017-2018)
National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1465
Congress
115
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2017
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with a consortium, including the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium, to support efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats or acts of terrorism.
DHS may work with such a consortium to assist its national cybersecurity and communications integration center to:
- provide training to state and local first responders and officials, develop curriculums, and provide technical assistance;
- conduct cross-sector cybersecurity training and simulation exercises for state and local governments, critical infrastructure owners and operators, and private industry;
- help states and communities develop cybersecurity information sharing programs; and
- help incorporate cybersecurity risk and incident prevention and response into existing state and local emergency plans and continuity of operations plans.
DHS's authority to carry out this bill terminates five years after its enactment.
March 9, 2017
03/22/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
03/09/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
03/09/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:41 PM