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Yes: 403 • No: 19
117-s-658117th Congress
National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2021
Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Became Law
Summary
DHS partnerships with cybersecurity consortia will build local and regional readiness for cyber threats. The law lets the Secretary of Homeland Security work with nonprofit consortia to deliver training, develop curricula, run cross-sector simulations, and help States and Tribal organizations plan and share cybersecurity information.
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- State, Tribal, and local first responders and officials receive training, technical assistance, and updated curricula to prepare for and respond to cybersecurity risks. The law also helps fold cyber prevention and response into emergency and continuity plans.
- Colleges and minority-serving institutions gain outreach and partnership opportunities to join consortia activities. The Secretary must consider prior experience, geographic diversity, and participation by historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, other minority-serving institutions, and community colleges linked to the National Centers of Excellence in Cybersecurity.
- Critical infrastructure owners, operators, and private industry can take part in cross-sector training and simulation exercises to improve coordinated defense. The law also supports developing state and Tribal cybersecurity information-sharing programs and assists governments in creating cybersecurity plans.
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Cybersecurity training for states and communities
The Department of Homeland Security works with nonprofit consortia, including colleges, to train state, local, and Tribal officials on cyber risks and incidents. The consortia provide courses, technical help, and cross-sector exercises, and help build information‑sharing and emergency plans. DHS selects groups with proven experience and broad regional coverage, and includes HBCUs, HSIs, Tribal Colleges, other minority‑serving schools, and community colleges. DHS measures results and does outreach to colleges; consortia cannot direct law enforcement. The law takes effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
VT • D
Sponsored 3/10/2021
Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
AR • R
Sponsored 3/25/2021
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 11/16/2021
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 3/7/2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Yes: 403 • No: 19