Expressing support for the proclamation of a "National Cybersecurity Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-hres-795
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2023-10-18
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Computer security and identity theft

Computers and information technology
Latest action: action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-10-18
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution expresses support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 795 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 18, 2023 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Lee of Florida , Mr. Lawler , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mr. Luttrell , Mr. Gimenez , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mr. Ezell ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committee on 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 RESOLUTION Expressing support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month .

Whereas the President and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month every year since 2004, encouraging and supporting individuals to protect themselves online as cyber threats become more complex; Whereas the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) collaborate with government and private sector partners to launch a monthlong campaign to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally; Whereas CISA and the NCA will promote four key cybersecurity behaviors throughout October, including— (1) creating strong passwords and use a password manager; (2) enabling multifactor authentication; (3) updating user software; and (4) recognizing and reporting phishing attempts; Whereas these efforts aim to support CISA’s year-round efforts to advance American cyber literacy, including tailored cybersecurity awareness toolkits for students, parents, educators, young professionals, older Americans, government, industry, small business, and law enforcement personnel; and Whereas it is of interest to national security that the United States continues to support individuals and government and private sector entities of all sizes to enhance cybersecurity awareness nationwide: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month ; (2) invites individuals and organizations in the United States to— (A) recognize the importance of cybersecurity awareness; and (B) support the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, as well as other Federal, State, and local educational entities, to enhance visibility of cybersecurity resources; and (3) commits to— (A) raising awareness regarding cybersecurity education; and (B) taking appropriate legislative action in support of CISA’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness for public and private entities throughout the United States.