# 116-hr-7589: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act

116-hr-7589, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (R-NY); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-7589
- Congress: 116
- Title: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
- Introduced: 2020-07-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant Directors Act This bill 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.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2020-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-8662: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act
- 116-hr-8223: Cyber Essentials Act
- 116-hr-8103: Protecting Federal Networks Act
- 116-hr-7481: RESTART Act
- 116-hr-7331: National Cyber Director Act
- 116-hr-7010: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

## Sources
- [116-hr-7589 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7589)

## Related
- [116-hr-8662: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8662)
- [116-hr-8223: Cyber Essentials Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8223)
- [116-hr-8103: Protecting Federal Networks Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8103)
- [116-hr-7481: RESTART Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7481)
- [116-hr-7331: National Cyber Director Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7331)
- [116-hr-7010: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7010)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7589 (as of 2025-11-18).