HR 3359 115th Congress

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 115-278.

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Sponsors

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

R — TX

Summary

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency. The agency shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. Its responsibilities shall include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards. The bill details the organizational structure of the agency. (Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Management Directorate. It also requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to an appropriate DHS component, directorate, or office following the completion of an ongoing Government Accountability Office review. (Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency. The agency shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. Its responsibilities shall include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards. The bill details the organizational structure of the agency. (Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Management Directorate. It also requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to an appropriate DHS component, directorate, or office following the completion of an ongoing Government Accountability Office review. (Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security, and CISA's responsibilities include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; coordinating with non-federal and federal entities; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards. CISA shall be composed of DHS components reorganized as: (1) the Cybersecurity Division, (2) the Infrastructure Security Division, and (3) the Emergency Communications Division (currently the Office of Emergency Communications). The agency must have a privacy officer to ensure compliance with federal laws. (Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Directorate for Management, and it requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to any DHS component, directorate, or other office that DHS deems appropriate following the completion of a Government Accountability Office review. (Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies. (Sec. 6) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security, and CISA's responsibilities include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; coordinating with non-federal and federal entities; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards. CISA shall be composed of DHS components reorganized as: (1) the Cybersecurity Division, (2) the Infrastructure Security Division, and (3) the Emergency Communications Division (currently the Office of Emergency Communications). The agency must have a privacy officer to ensure compliance with federal laws. (Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Directorate for Management, and it authorizes the transfer of the Federal Protective Service to any DHS component, directorate, or other office that DHS deems appropriate. (Sec. 5) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2017 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to be headed by a Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security to lead national efforts to protect and enhance the security and resilience of U.S. cybersecurity, emergency communications, and critical infrastructure. CISA shall be composed of DHS components reorganized as: (1) the Cybersecurity Division; (2) the Infrastructure Security Division; and (3) the Emergency Communications Division, which was previously the Office for Emergency Communications. The agency will also have a privacy officer to ensure compliance with relevant federal laws. CISA must carry out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facilities antiterrorism standards.

Actions

2018-11-16T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 115-278.

2018-11-16T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 115-278.

2018-11-16T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2018-11-16T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2018-11-14T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2018-11-14T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2018-11-13T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2018-11-13T00:00:00

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9501-9506)

2018-11-13T00:00:00

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9501-9506)

2018-11-13T00:00:00

Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9501-9506)

2018-10-04T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2018-10-03T00:00:00

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2018-10-03T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2018-10-03T00:00:00

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6503)

2018-10-03T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2018-10-03T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2018-02-07T00:00:00

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

2017-12-12T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9761-9765)

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9761-9765)

2017-12-11T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3359.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9761-9768)

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 336.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Committee on Transportation discharged.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Committee on Transportation discharged.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-454, Part I.

2017-12-11T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-454, Part I.

2017-07-26T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

2017-07-26T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2017-07-25T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

2017-07-25T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

2017-07-25T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

2017-07-25T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

2017-07-25T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

2017-07-25T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

2017-07-24T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2017-07-24T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2017-07-24T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2017-07-24T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2017-07-24T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2017-07-24T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Emergency Management

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