S-1846 : Still Just a Bill


State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2019

This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.

The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, defensive measures and cybersecurity technologies, cybersecurity risks, incidents, analysis, and warnings.

The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to (1) conduct exercises, (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training, and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

DHS shall establish a pilot program to deploy network sensors for the purpose of identifying and filtering malicious network traffic.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-11-26IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-11-26IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-11-26IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-11-26FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2019-11-25FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-11-21FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2019-11-21FloorThe committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6769)Senate
2019-11-21FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6768-6770; text: CR S6768-6769)Senate
2019-09-10CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.Senate
2019-09-10CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. With written report No. 116-90.Senate
2019-06-19CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2019-06-13IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-06-13IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Emergency Management
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