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117th Congress · House

National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022

Subjects: Computer security and identity theft · Computers and information technology · Congressional oversight · Department of Homeland Security · Government studies and investigations · Law enforcement administration and funding · Research and development · Technology assessment

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Reauthorizes through FY2032 the National Computer Forensics Institute within the U.S. Secret Service.
  • House passed it on Jul 14, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2032 the National Computer Forensics Institute within the U.S. Secret Service. The bill expands the mission of the institute to include educating, training, and equipping law enforcement officers and others on preventing (in addition to investigating) cybersecurity incidents, electronic crimes, and related cybersecurity threats. The bill requires the institute to develop and share information related to investigating cybersecurity incidents, electronic crimes, and related cybersecurity threats. The bill also requires the institute to report annually on its activities.

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