Congress orders DHS and FBI task force to report on China-linked cyber threats to critical infrastructure
This bill passed the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate. It has been sitting in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with no action taken since November 2025. Because no progress has occurred for seven months, the bill is considered stalled.
No action since November 2025
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9769 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9769 (118th) →How this policy affects specific groups of people
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)
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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.
Roundup of committee action including remarks on H.R. 2659 emphasizing interagency coordination to counter China-linked state-sponsored cyber threats against critical infrastructure.
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.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
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