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H.R. 4860 (114th)

United States - Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Act

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Introduced

23 March 2016

Last action

30 September 2016 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Subjects

Transport, Education

Source updated

12 August 2025

Transport · Education

Summary

United States - Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint United States-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence based in the United States and Israel to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education, the private sector, and government entities in cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure. The center may promote joint research and development, share best practices and access to American and Israeli innovation, and strengthen partnerships between the United States and Israeli entities. DHS may carry out a program to award an annual competitive prize to stimulate innovation to advance the center's mission.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 March 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 29 March 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 September 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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