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117th Congress · House

DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Cyber Space Act

Subjects: Computer security and identity theft · Congressional oversight · Department of Homeland Security · Executive agency funding and structure · Public-private cooperation · Science, Technology, Communications

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires DHS (DHS) to report on its roles and responsibilities, as well as those of its components.
  • House passed it on May 17, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Cyber Space Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on its roles and responsibilities, as well as those of its components, for responding to cyber incidents. DHS must coordinate with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on the report.

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