US HB7589 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on July 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Establishes term limits and alters the personnel classification and appointment process for certain leadership positions in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, the bill establishes a five-year term for the Director of CISA, limits service to two terms, and reclassifies the position to a higher rate of basic pay. The bill also requires the Assistant Director for Cybersecurity and the Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security to be appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, rather than by the President.

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Title

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-08-01HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
2020-07-13HouseReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
2020-07-13HouseReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
2020-07-13HouseReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
2020-07-13HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB8309 (Related) 2020-09-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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