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Congress·Passed House·3 months ago

Congress orders DHS and FBI task force to report on China-linked cyber threats to critical infrastructure

Also known as: Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act

Legislative Progress

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Impacts

Mixed Impacts(2)
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Positive Impacts(1)
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Key Points

  • Creates a joint task force led by the Homeland Security Department’s cyber agency, with the FBI as vice chair, to coordinate against state-backed cyber threats from China.
  • Requires the task force to deliver its first report about 540 days after it’s set up, then yearly reports for five years, plus classified briefings to Congress after each report.
  • Reports must cover which critical infrastructure sectors are most at risk, how attacks are happening, and what extra tools or resources federal agencies may need to respond.
  • Requires classified assessments of how a major cyberattack could disrupt power, transportation, ports, and military movement, and the possible economic and social fallout.
  • Orders a one-time public awareness plan so critical infrastructure owners and operators know what federal security help and resources are available.
CybersecurityNational SecurityInfrastructure

Milestones

6 milestones17 actions
Nov 18, 2025Senate

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

Nov 17, 2025House

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

Nov 17, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 287). (text: CR H4682-4684)

Nov 17, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 287). (text: CR H4682-4684)

Nov 17, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4692)

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within 120 days after the Act is signed into law

CISA (with the FBI and other agencies) sets up the interagency task force

Expect more coordinated federal focus on cyber threats to power, water, transportation, and other critical systems; outreach to operators may start after the task force begins work.

Within 540 days after the task force is established

Task force delivers its first report to Congress and posts an unclassified executive summary online

The public may get a clearer picture of which critical sectors are most at risk and what practical steps operators should take; some details will stay classified.

Within 30 days after the first report is submitted

Task force gives a classified briefing after the first report

Congress gets a deeper, non-public view of risks and needed capabilities; this can shape future funding or requirements even if the public summary is brief.

About 1 year after the initial report, then once a year for five years

Annual reports begin (with unclassified executive summaries posted)

Critical infrastructure operators may see updated guidance year to year as threats change; the public may get periodic updates on general risk trends.

Included with the task force reports (timing follows the initial/annual report schedule)

One-time plan for an awareness campaign is included in the reporting

Owners/operators (including some local utilities and hospitals) may be pointed to federal tools, alerts, and support options; you may see more trainings and shared resources.

60 days after the final required briefing (after the multi-year reporting cycle)

Task force sunsets after it finishes the final required briefing

The formal task force ends; any ongoing work would have to continue through existing agencies or new direction from Congress.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralNov 17, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

402
8
Democrat
205 – 0 · 9
Republican
197 – 8 · 14
View full roll call

Related News

3 articles
House Committee on Homeland Security (news release)·4 months ago

Chairman Garbarino, Rep. Ogles Applaud House Passage of PILLAR Act, Legislation to Combat China’s Cyber Aggression

Announcement and summary of House passage of H.R. 2659, describing the CISA-led, FBI vice-chaired task force and required recurring reports/briefings to Congress.

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House Committee on Homeland Security (news release)·11 months ago

Committee Advances Legislation to Defend Homeland Against Terror Threats, CCP’s Malign Influence

Roundup of committee action including remarks on H.R. 2659 emphasizing interagency coordination to counter China-linked state-sponsored cyber threats against critical infrastructure.

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House Committee on Homeland Security (news release)·11 months ago

Rep. Ogles, Chairmen Green & Garbarino Introduce Legislation to Combat CCP-Backed Cyberattacks

Bill introduction coverage for H.R. 2659 describing creation of an interagency task force led by CISA with the FBI, plus classified reporting and briefings requirements.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act

Bill NumberHR 2659
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
R: 4

Analysis generated by AI. While we strive for accuracy, this should not be considered legal or professional advice. Always verify information with official government sources.