H.R. 3359 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018
H.R. 3359 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 24, 2017, sponsored by Michael T. McCaul with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 115-278
What it does
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael T. McCaul (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 24, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 11, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 3, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentNov 14, 2018
- Became lawNov 16, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-278. (Nov 16, 2018)
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- S. 1768: National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
- H.R. 6400: United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act
- H.R. 7213: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018
- H.R. 7327: Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act
- H.R. 4227: Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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