HR-5680 : Still Just a Bill

Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2020

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue a subpoena for the production of information to identify and notify an entity that is put at risk by cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Specifically, the bill requires the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to detect, identify, and receive information about security vulnerabilities relating to critical infrastructure in the information systems and devices of public and private entities. To do this, the bill authorizes CISA, upon identification of a system determined to have such a security vulnerability, to issue a subpoena for the production of information that is necessary to identify and notify the at-risk entity.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-29CommitteeOrdered to be Reported.House committee actions
2020-01-29CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-01-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2020-01-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Business records
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media

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