United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 285 — Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to clarify the definition of 'cybersecurity vulnerability' and enhance the cybersecurity functions related to mitigation protocols.

  • 6 U.S.C. 659

    the term “cybersecurity vulnerability” has the meaning given the term “security vulnerability” in section 650 of this title. → the term 'cybersecurity vulnerability' has the meaning given the term 'security vulnerability' in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1501);

    The definition of 'cybersecurity vulnerability' is updated to refer to a different section of law.

  • 6 U.S.C. 659

    conducting integration and analysis, including cross-sector integration and analysis, of cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, cybersecurity risks, and incidents; → conducting integration and analysis, including cross-sector integration and analysis, of cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, cybersecurity risks, and incidents; and sharing mitigation protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities pursuant to subsection (n);

    An additional requirement to share mitigation protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities is added to the Center's functions.

  • 6 U.S.C. 659

    sharing the analysis conducted under subparagraph (A) and mitigation protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities in accordance with subparagraph (B), as appropriate, with Federal and non-Federal entities; → sharing the analysis conducted under subparagraph (A) and mitigation protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities in accordance with subparagraph (B) with Federal and non-Federal entities;

    The wording is clarified but maintains the requirement to share analysis and protocols with Federal and non-Federal entities.

  • 6 U.S.C. 659

    sharing cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, as appropriate, and other information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents with Federal and non-Federal entities, including across sectors of critical infrastructure and with State and major urban area fusion centers, as appropriate; → sharing cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, mitigation protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities, as appropriate, and other information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents with Federal and non-Federal entities, including across sectors of critical infrastructure and with State and major urban area fusion centers, as appropriate;

    The requirement to share mitigation protocols related to cybersecurity vulnerabilities with various entities is included.

  • 6 U.S.C. 659

    The Director may, as appropriate, identify, develop, and disseminate actionable protocols to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities to information systems and industrial control systems, including in circumstances in which such vulnerabilities exist because software or hardware is no longer supported by a vendor.

    A new provision is added allowing the Director to develop and disseminate actionable protocols to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 285 do?
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 285?
HR 285 is sponsored by Jackson Lee, Sheila (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 285?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 285?
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