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S. 1846 (116th)

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2019

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Introduced

13 June 2019

Last action

26 November 2019 · Floor

Status

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

Sponsors

Gary Peters, Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Kirsten Gillibrand, Mike Rounds, Charles Schumer

Subjects

Education

Source updated

28 May 2025

Education

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Summary

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2019 This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity. The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks, incidents, analysis, and warnings. The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to (1) conduct exercises, (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training, and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness. DHS shall establish a pilot program to deploy network sensors for the purpose of identifying and filtering malicious network traffic.

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Timeline

  1. 13 June 2019

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 June 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 June 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 10 September 2019

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 10 September 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. With written report No. 116-90.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 September 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. With written report No. 116-90.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 November 2019

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6768-6770; text: CR S6768-6769)

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 November 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 November 2019

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 26 November 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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

  11. 26 November 2019

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

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