House Bill 2659
117th Congress(2021-2022)
United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2659
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a grant program that contributes to the homeland security capabilities of both the United States and Israel by supporting cybersecurity research and development as well as the demonstration and commercialization of cybersecurity technology.
Grant applicants must address a requirement in the area of cybersecurity research or cybersecurity technology and be comprised of a joint venture between a U.S. entity and an Israeli entity (or the governments of each country).
April 19, 2021
04/20/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
04/19/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
04/19/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:45:15 PM