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H.R. 2096 (112th)

Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012

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Introduced

2 June 2011

Last action

7 May 2012 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

10 January 2026

Education

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Summary

Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Directs specified federal agencies participating in the National High-Performance Computing Program to: (1) transmit to Congress a cybersecurity strategic research and development plan and triennial updates, and (2) develop and annually update an implementation roadmap for such plan. Expands permitted National Science Foundation (NSF) grants for basic research on innovative approaches to the structure of computer and network hardware and software that are aimed at enhancing computer security to include research into identity management, crimes against children, and organized crime. Requires applications for the establishment of Computer and Network Security Research Centers to include a description of how such Centers will partner with government laboratories, for-profit entities, other institutions of higher education, or nonprofit research institutions. Repeals the Cyber Security Faculty Development Traineeship Program. Requires the NSF Director to continue carrying out a Scholarship for Service program under the Cyber Security Research and Development Act. Directs the President to transmit a report to Congress addressing the cybersecurity workforce needs of the federal government. Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director to convene a cybersecurity university-industry task force to explore mechanisms for carrying out collaborative R&D activities. Revises provisions concerning the development and dissemination by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of security risk checklists associated with computer systems that are, or are likely to become, widely used within the federal government. Requires conducting intramural security research activities under NIST's computing standards program. Requires the NIST Director to: (1) ensure coordination of U.S. government representation in the international development of technical standards related to cybersecurity; (2) maintain a cybersecurity awareness and education program through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program; and (3) continue a program to support development of technical standards, metrology, testbeds, and conformance criteria with regard to identity management research and development.

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Timeline

  1. 2 June 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 June 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 June 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 July 2011

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 July 2011

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 October 2011

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 31 October 2011

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-264.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 October 2011

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-264.

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 April 2012

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 10 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H2215-2218)

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 April 2012

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 April 2012

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 10 (Roll no. 193).(text: CR H2215-2218)

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 April 2012

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2215-2222)

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 April 2012

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 April 2012

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2096.

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 April 2012

    Floor

    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 7 May 2012

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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