Intragovernmental Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

Bill: 117-s-4000
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2022-04-05
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft

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Latest action: action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 587.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-04-05
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Intragovernmental Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into information-sharing agreements with the Senate and the House of Representatives to facilitate the exchange of information about cybersecurity threats. DHS must consult with the Executive Office of the President and other executive agencies on the agreements.</p> <p>DHS must also periodically brief Congress on the implementation of the agreements.</p>

action_date: 2022-12-05
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><strong>Intragovernmental Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the President, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to enter into information-sharing agreements to facilitate collaboration on cybersecurity measures to protect legislative branch information technology. The President must also periodically brief Congress on the implementation of the agreements.</p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4000 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 5, 2022 Mr. Portman (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Blunt , and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the establishment of cybersecurity information sharing agreements between the Department of Homeland Security and Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Intragovernmental Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act . 2. Requirement for information sharing agreements (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other appropriate Executive agencies (as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, including the Executive Office of the President) and officials, shall enter into 1 or more cybersecurity information sharing agreements with the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to ensure robust collaboration between the executive branch and Congress on Federal cybersecurity. (b) Elements The parties to a cybersecurity information sharing agreement under subsection (a) shall jointly develop such elements of the agreement as the parties find appropriate, which may include— (1) direct and timely sharing of technical indicators and contextual information on cyber threats and vulnerabilities; (2) direct and timely sharing of classified and unclassified reports on cyber threats and activities; and (3) seating of cybersecurity personnel of the Senate or the House of Representatives at cybersecurity operations centers. (c) Briefing to Congress Not later than 210 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall brief the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives on the status of the implementation of the agreements required under subsection (a).

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 587 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4000 [Report No. 117–228] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 5, 2022 Mr. Portman (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Blunt , and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs December 5, 2022 Reported by Mr. Peters , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To require the establishment of cybersecurity information sharing agreements between the Department of Homeland Security and Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Intragovernmental Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act . 2. Requirement for information sharing agreements (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other appropriate Executive agencies (as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, including the Executive Office of the President) and officials, shall enter into 1 or more cybersecurity information sharing agreements with the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to ensure robust collaboration between the executive branch and Congress on Federal cybersecurity. (b) Elements The parties to a cybersecurity information sharing agreement under subsection (a) shall jointly develop such elements of the agreement as the parties find appropriate, which may include— (1) direct and timely sharing of technical indicators and contextual information on cyber threats and vulnerabilities; (2) direct and timely sharing of classified and unclassified reports on cyber threats and activities; and (3) seating of cybersecurity personnel of the Senate or the House of Representatives at cybersecurity operations centers. (c) Briefing to Congress Not later than 210 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall brief the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives on the status of the implementation of the agreements required under subsection (a).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Intragovernmental Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act . 2. Requirement for information sharing agreements (a) Requirement (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall enter into 1 or more cybersecurity information sharing agreements to enhance collaboration between the executive branch and Congress on implementing cybersecurity measures to improve the protection of legislative branch information technology. (2) Delegation If the President delegates the duties under paragraph (1), the designee of the President shall coordinate with appropriate Executive agencies (as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, including the Executive Office of the President) and appropriate officers in the executive branch in entering any agreement described in paragraph (1). (b) Elements The parties to a cybersecurity information sharing agreement under subsection (a) shall jointly develop such elements of the agreement as the parties find appropriate, which may include— (1) direct and timely sharing of technical indicators and contextual information on cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and the means for such sharing; (2) direct and timely sharing of classified and unclassified reports on cyber threats and activities; (3) seating of cybersecurity personnel of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate or the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives at cybersecurity operations centers; and (4) any other elements the parties find appropriate. (c) Briefing to Congress Not later than 210 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter, the President shall brief the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives on the status of the implementation of the agreements required under subsection (a).

December 5, 2022 Reported with an amendment