United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1731 (114th)
National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015
Introduced
13 April 2015
Last action
23 April 2015 · Floor
Status
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, H.R. 1731 is laid on the table.
Sponsors
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]
Subjects
Transport
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to allow the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) national cybersecurity and communications integration center (NCCIC) to include tribal governments, information sharing and analysis centers, and private entities among its non-federal representatives. Expands the composition of the NCCIC to include: a collaborator with state and local governments on cybersecurity risks and incidents; a U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team that coordinates and shares information in a timely manner and provides technical assistance, upon request, to information system owners and operators; the Industrial Control System Cyber Emergency Response Team that coordinates with owners and operators of industrial control systems and provides requested training; and a National Coordinating Center for Communications that coordinates the protection, response, and recovery of emergency communications. Requires the NCCIC to be the lead federal civilian interface for multi-directional and cross-sector sharing of information related to cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, and cybersecurity risks for federal and non-federal entities. Expands the NCCIC's functions to include: global cybersecurity with international partners, information sharing across critical infrastructure sectors, notification to Congress regarding any significant violations of retention or disclosure policies, and notification to non-federal entities of indicators or defensive measures shared in error or in contravention of specified requirements. Directs the NCCIC to: (1) safeguard cybersecurity information against unauthorized disclosure, and (2) work with the Chief Privacy Officer to follow appropriate privacy procedures. Requires the Under Secretary for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection to adopt industry standards for the timely sharing of indicators and defensive measures to and from the NCCIC and with federal agencies designated as sector specific agencies for critical infrastructure sectors. Authorizes the NCCIC to enter voluntary information sharing relationships with consenting non-federal entities. Allows non-federal entities, for cybersecurity purposes, to share with other non-federal entities or the NCCIC any indicators or defensive measures obtained from: (1) their own information systems; or (2) the information systems of other federal or non-federal entities, with written consent. Authorizes non-federal entities (excluding state, local, or tribal governments) to conduct network awareness to scan, identify, acquire, monitor, log, or analyze the information, or to operate defensive measures, on the information systems of entities that provide consent. Requires federal and non-federal entities, prior to sharing, to take reasonable efforts to: (1) remove information that can be used to identify specific persons and that is unrelated to cybersecurity risks or incidents, and (2) safeguard information that can be used to identify specific persons from unintended disclosure or unauthorized access or acquisition. Directs the Under Secretary to establish and annually review procedures governing the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of cybersecurity information shared with the NCCIC. Provides liability protections to non-federal entities (excluding state, local, or tribal governments) acting in good faith in accordance with this Act that: (1) conduct network awareness, or (2) share indicators or defensive measures or fail to act based on such sharing. Establishes a private cause of action that a person may bring against the federal government if a federal agency intentionally or willfully violates restrictions on the use and protection of voluntarily shared indicators or defensive measures. Prohibits this Act from being construed to permit the federal government to require a non-federal entity to provide information to a federal entity. Expands the purpose of information sharing and analysis organizations to include responsibilities for disseminating information about cybersecurity risks and incidents. Redesignates DHS's National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. Codifies positions for the following officers: (1) the Under Secretary, to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, and (2) the Deputy Under Secretaries for Cybersecurity and for Infrastructure Protection, to be appointed by the President without the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Under Secretary to report to Congress regarding the feasibility of becoming an operational component.
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Timeline
13 April 2015
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Source: IntroReferral
13 April 2015
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 April 2015
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 April 2015
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
14 April 2015
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 April 2015
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
Source: Calendars
17 April 2015
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-83.
Source: Committee
17 April 2015
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-83.
Source: Committee
21 April 2015
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 212 Reported to House. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Debate for both bills shall not exceed one hour. After general debate, both bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against the bills and amendments are waived. Only amendments printed in the report from the committee on rules are in order.
Source: Floor
22 April 2015
Passed
Rule H. Res. 212 passed House.
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, H.R. 1731 is laid on the table.
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 355 - 63 (Roll no. 173).
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 355 - 63 (Roll no. 173).
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 238 (Roll no. 172).
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2444)
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
Mr. Israel moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (consideration: CR H2443-2445; text: CR H2443-2444)
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitue: CR H2428-2433)
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2443)
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1731.
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Debate for both bills shall not exceed one hour. After general debate, both bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against the bills and amendments are waived. Only amendments printed in the report from the committee on rules are in order.
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 212 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
23 April 2015
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 212. (consideration: CR H2423-2426, H2426-2446)
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported in House · 17 April 2015 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 13 April 2015 · Download file
Documents
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Reported in House (text)
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Passed House amended
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
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Sponsors
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → To improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes.
- related to → An act to improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1560) to improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1731) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes.
- amends ← Manager's amendment makes technical corrections and further clarifies the provisions of the bill.
- amends ← Amendment narrows the definition of the word "incident" to ensure that a cybersecurity incident is limited to actions taken against an information system or information stored on that system.
- amends ← Amendment clarifies that the term "cybersecurity risk" does not apply to actions solely involving violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements.
- amends ← Amendment ensures that federal agencies supporting cybersecurity efforts of private sector entities remain current on innovation, industry adoption of new technologies and industry best practices as they relate to industrial control systems.
- amends ← Amendment makes self-assessment tools available to small and medium-sized businesses to determine their level of cybersecurity readiness.
- amends ← Amendment codifies the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) made up of university partners and other stakeholders who proactively coordinate to assist state and local officials in cyber security preparation and prevention of cyber attacks.
- amends ← Amendment codifies the existing Einstein 3A (E3A) program which is used to provide DHS with a situational awareness snapshot of the health of the Federal Government's cyberspace.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1731
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- us · 114-hr-1731 · source updated 7 April 2025