United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

HR 4217 — State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act

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

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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 116th 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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In plain language

The bill provides grants to state and local governments for cybersecurity improvements.

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act to create grants for state and local governments to enhance their cybersecurity. It focuses on developing resources and conducting training exercises to better prepare for cyber threats.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may enhance job security through improved cybersecurity measures in state and local agencies.

Summary

State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a resource guide for use by state, local, and tribal officials, including law enforcement officers, to help such officials prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate cyberattacks. CISA shall establish initiatives to make grants to state and local governments to (1) identify high value assets and critical system architecture in order to assess cybersecurity risks, and (2) conduct tabletop and live training exercises to assess the capability of the state or local government to respond to a cyberattack.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new sections to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish grant programs for state and local cybersecurity initiatives.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 651

    ``SEC. 2215. CYBERSECURITY RESOURCE GUIDE DEVELOPMENT FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.`` ``The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall develop a resource guide for use by State, local, and Tribal officials, including law enforcement officers, to help such officials prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against cyber attacks.``

    This new section mandates the development of a cybersecurity resource guide for government officials.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 651

    ``SEC. 2216. STATE IDENTIFICATION OF HIGH VALUE ASSETS.`` ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a State and local government cybersecurity initiative to make grants to State and local governments to identify high value assets and critical system architecture in order to assess cybersecurity risks (as such term is defined in section 2209).``

    This section establishes a grant program for state and local governments to identify critical cybersecurity assets.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 651

    ``SEC. 2217. STATE CYBER EXERCISES GRANTS.`` ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a State and local government cybersecurity initiative to make grants to State and local governments to conduct tabletop and live training exercises to assess the capability of the State or local government to respond to a cyberattack.``

    This section creates a grant program for cybersecurity training exercises for state and local governments.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 651

    ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 and such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year thereafter to carry out this section.``

    This section allocates funding for the new cybersecurity grant programs.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 651

    ``(b) Application.--Each State and local government may apply for a grant under this section, and shall submit such information in support of an application relating thereto as the Director may require.``

    This addition specifies application requirements for the new grant initiatives.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4217 do?
State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a resource guide for use by state, local, and tribal officials, including law enforcement officers, to help such officials prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate cyberattacks. CISA shall establish initiatives to make grants to state and local governments to (1) identify high value assets and critical system architecture in order to assess cybersecurity risks, and (2) conduct tabletop and live training exercises to assess the capability of the state or local government to respond to a cyberattack.
Who sponsors HR 4217?
HR 4217 is sponsored by Katko, John (Republican), Slotkin, Elissa (Democratic), Neguse, Joe (Democratic), and González-Colón, Jenniffer (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4217?
This bill died with 116th 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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