Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act

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Introduced on September 24, 2024 by Laurel Lee

Legislation Details

Establishes an interagency task force to enhance the security of U.S. critical infrastructure against cyber threats from state-sponsored actors, particularly from China.
The task force will be led by the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Task force members will include representatives from relevant federal departments and agencies with expertise in cybersecurity and threat intelligence.
The task force is required to submit an initial report within 540 days of its establishment, followed by annual reports for five years.
Reports will assess sector-specific risks, resource needs, potential impacts of cyber threats, and recommendations for improving cybersecurity measures.
A classified briefing on the findings and recommendations will be provided to congressional committees within 30 days of each report submission.
The task force will have access to necessary information from various federal agencies to fulfill its mission.
The task force will terminate 60 days after the final briefing is provided.
Exemptions from the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act are included to streamline operations.
Definitions of key terms related to critical infrastructure, cybersecurity threats, and task force operations are provided for clarity.

Last updated 12/18/2024

Establishes an interagency task force to enhance the security of U.S. critical infrastructure against cyber threats from state-sponsored actors, particularly from China.
The task force will be led by the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Task force members will include representatives from relevant federal departments and agencies with expertise in cybersecurity and threat intelligence.
The task force is required to submit an initial report within 540 days of its establishment, followed by annual reports for five years.
Reports will assess sector-specific risks, resource needs, potential impacts of cyber threats, and recommendations for improving cybersecurity measures.
A classified briefing on the findings and recommendations will be provided to congressional committees within 30 days of each report submission.
The task force will have access to necessary information from various federal agencies to fulfill its mission.
The task force will terminate 60 days after the final briefing is provided.
Exemptions from the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act are included to streamline operations.
Definitions of key terms related to critical infrastructure, cybersecurity threats, and task force operations are provided for clarity.