Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
Congress orders DHS and FBI task force to report on China-linked cyber threats to critical infrastructure
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4692)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Official Title
Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
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