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HR 5780 — Safe Communities Act of 2020

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

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Summary

Safe Communities Act of 2020 This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to increase outreach and engagement with owners and operators of critical infrastructure. Specifically, the bill directs CISA to maintain a clearinghouse where owners and operators of critical infrastructure and other stakeholders may access security guidance, best practices, and other voluntary content developed by CISA. CISA must also issue a strategy to foster stakeholder outreach and operational engagement and establish a pilot program whereby law enforcement agencies and government officials may be trained by protective security advisors on carrying out vulnerability and risk assessments of facilities.

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The text indicates that the bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Additionally, the references to its previous status as "Engrossed in House" have been removed. This change matters because it reflects the current stage of the bill in the legislative process, indicating that it has moved from the House to the Senate for further consideration.

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5780 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
5780 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
5780 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To enhance stakeholder outreach to and operational engagement with owners and operators of critical infrastructure and other relevant stakeholders by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to bolster security against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats, including by maintaining a clearinghouse of security guidance, best practices, and other voluntary content developed by the Agency or aggregated from trusted sources, and for other purposes.
5780 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2020 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To enhance stakeholder outreach to and operational engagement with owners and operators of critical infrastructure and other relevant stakeholders by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to bolster security against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats, including by maintaining a clearinghouse of security guidance, best practices, and other voluntary content developed by the Agency or aggregated from trusted sources, and for other purposes.
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CHERYL L.
116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
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5780 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To enhance stakeholder outreach to and operational engagement with owners and operators of critical infrastructure and other relevant stakeholders by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to bolster security against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats, including by maintaining a clearinghouse of security guidance, best practices, and other voluntary content developed by the Agency or aggregated from trusted sources, and for other purposes.
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Sections of law this bill changes

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Homeland security organization · 6 U.S.C. ch. 1 1 section
  • § 652 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 652

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    (a) Redesignation (1) In general The National Protection and Programs Directorate of the Department shall, on and after November 16, 2018, be known as the “Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency”. (2) References Any reference to the National Protection and Programs Directorate of the Department in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department. (b) Director (1) In general The Agency shall be headed by the Director, who shall report to the Secretary. (2) Qualifications (A) In general The Director shall be appointed from among individuals who have— (i) extensive knowledge in at least two of the areas specified in subparagraph (B); and (ii) not fewer than five years of demonstrated experience in efforts to foster coordination and collaboration between the Federal Government, the private sector, and other entities on issues related to cybersecurity, infrastructure security, or security risk management. (B) Specified areas The areas specified in this subparagraph are the following: (i) Cybersecurity. (ii) Infrastructure security. (iii) Security risk management. (3) Reference Any reference to an Under Secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and any other related program of the Department as described in section 113(a)(1)(H) of this title as in effect on the day before November 16, 2018, in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (c) Responsibilities The Director shall— (1) lead cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy for the Agency, including national cybersecurity asset response activities; (2) coordinate with Federal entities, including Sector-Specific Agencies, and non-Federal entities, including international entities, to carry out the cybersecurity and critical infrastructure activities of the Agency, as appropriate; (3) carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary to secure Federal information and information systems consistent with law, including subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44 and the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (contained in division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114–113)), including by carrying out a periodic strategic assessment of the related programs and activities of the Agency to ensure such programs and activities contemplate the innovation of information systems and changes in cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats; (4) coordinate a national effort to secure and protect against critical infrastructure risks, consistent with subsection (e)(1)(E); (5) upon request, provide analyses, expertise, and other technical assistance to critical infrastructure owners and operators and, where appropriate, provide those analyses, expertise, and other technical assistance in coordination with Sector-Specific Agencies and other Federal departments and agencies; (6) develop and utilize mechanisms for active and frequent collaboration between the Agency and Sector-Specific Agencies to ensure appropriate coordination, situational awareness, and communications with Sector-Specific Agencies; (7) maintain and utilize mechanisms for the regular and ongoing consultation and collaboration among the Divisions of the Agency to further operational coordination, integrated situational awareness, and improved integration across the Agency in accordance with this chapter; (8) develop, coordinate, and implement— (A) comprehensive strategic plans for the activities of the Agency; and (B) risk assessments by and for the Agency; (9) carry out emergency communications responsibilities, in accordance with subchapter XIII; (10) carry out cybersecurity, infrastructure security, and emergency communications stakeho...

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Also cites: 6 U.S.C. § 601, 29 U.S.C. § 794d

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The bill establishes new responsibilities for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding stakeholder outreach and the maintenance of a security resources clearinghouse.

  • 6 U.S.C. 652

    (6) maintain a clearinghouse for owners and operators of critical infrastructure and other relevant stakeholders to access security guidance, best practices, and other voluntary content developed by the Agency in a manner consistent with the requirements of section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. note) or aggregated from trusted sources;

    This adds a responsibility for CISA to maintain a clearinghouse of security resources for critical infrastructure stakeholders.

  • 6 U.S.C. 652(c)

    paragraphs (6) through (11) → paragraphs (7) through (12)

    This renumbers existing responsibilities in the law to accommodate the new responsibility.

Action History

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

  2. Ms. Underwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5078-5080)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5780.

  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5078-5079)

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

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-476.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-476.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5780 do?
Safe Communities Act of 2020 This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to increase outreach and engagement with owners and operators of critical infrastructure. Specifically, the bill directs CISA to maintain a clearinghouse where owners and operators of critical infrastructure and other stakeholders may access security guidance, best practices, and other voluntary content developed by CISA. CISA must also issue a strategy to foster stakeholder outreach and operational engagement and establish a pilot program whereby law enforcement agencies and government officials may be trained by protective security advisors on carrying out vulnerability and risk assessments of facilities.
Who sponsors HR 5780?
HR 5780 is sponsored by Underwood, Lauren (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5780?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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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