United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4061 (111th)
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010
Introduced
7 November 2009
Last action
9 February 2010 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsors
Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Subjects
Education
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 - 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. Provides for the award of computer and network security research grants by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the research areas of social and behavioral factors, including human-computer interactions, and identity management. Instructs that applications for the establishment of Computer and Network Security Research Centers include how such Centers will partner with government laboratories, for-profit entities, other institutions of higher education, or nonprofit research institutions. Requires the NSF Director to carry out a program of awarding fellowships to encourage young scientists and engineers to conduct postdoctoral research in the fields of cybersecurity and information assurance, including the research areas under which computer and network security research grants are awarded. 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. Requires (currently, permits) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director to establish priorities for the development of checklists of settings and options that minimize security risks associated with computer systems that are, or are likely to become, widely used within the federal government. Requires: (1) development or identification and revision or adaptation as necessary, of checklists, configuration profiles, and deployment recommendations for products and protocols that minimize such risks; and (2) development of automated security specifications respecting checklist content and associated security related data. Ensures that any products developed under the National Checklist Program for any information systems, including the Security Content Automation Protocol, be disseminated to federal agencies Requires conducting of intramural security research activities under NIST's computing standards program. Instructs the NIST Director to: (1) ensure coordination of U.S. government representation in the international development of technical standards related to cybersecurity; (2) implement a cybersecurity awareness and education program through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program; and (3) establish 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
7 November 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
7 November 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 November 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 November 2009
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
18 November 2009
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
27 January 2010
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-405.
Source: Committee
27 January 2010
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 236.
Source: Calendars
27 January 2010
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-405.
Source: Committee
2 February 2010
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1051 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4061 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Source: Floor
3 February 2010
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Betty McCollum to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
3 February 2010
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4061 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
3 February 2010
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
3 February 2010
Floor
Mr. McGovern moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
3 February 2010
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1051 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
3 February 2010
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4061 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Source: Floor
3 February 2010
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1051. (consideration: CR H495-524)
Source: Floor
3 February 2010
Passed
Rule H. Res. 1051 passed House.
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H559-563)
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4061.
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 5 (Roll no. 43).
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 5 (Roll no. 43).
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
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: CR 02/3/2010 H500-503)
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H562)
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4061.
Source: Floor
4 February 2010
Floor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
Source: Floor
9 February 2010
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 9 February 2010 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 4 February 2010 · Download file
- Reported in House · 27 January 2010 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 7 November 2009 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 9 February 2010
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 9 February 2010
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 February 2010
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 February 2010
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 4 February 2010
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 27 January 2010
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 27 January 2010
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4061) to advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-410 to provide for regional workshops as part of the Cybersecurity Awareness and Education program.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 111-410 to facilitate access to realistic threats and vulnerabilities for academic researchers during the development of the strategic plan in section 103 Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development Program. The amendment also amends section 108 Cybersecurity University-Industry Task Force to propose guidelines for the sharing of lessons learned of the effectiveness of new technologies from the private sector to the public sector.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 111-410 to direct the Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment to examine expanding temporary assignments of private sector cybersecurity professionals to Federal agencies.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 111-410 to add veteran status as an additional item for consideration when selecting individuals for the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 111-410 to direct the Comptroller General to submit a report examining weaknesses within the current cybersecurity infrastructure.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-410 to allow participants in the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service program to seek out opportunities for internships, or other meaningful appointments, in the private sector.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-410 to prohibit the earmarking of funds authorized for grants in the bill.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 111-410 to instruct the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish, on a merit-reviewed and competitive basis, a National Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity as part of the Networking and Information Technology and Research Development Program.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/4061
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- us · 111-hr-4061 · source updated 7 April 2025