H.R. 4507 – Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Act

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4507

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 26, 2010

Mr. Rodriguez (for himself, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. McCaul, and Mr. Gonzalez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Act.

Authorization of Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium

(a)

Authorization

Subtitle C of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

226.

Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium

(a)

In general

The Secretary may establish a consortium to be known as the Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium.

(b)

Functions

The Consortium may—

(1)

provide training to State and local first responders and officials specifically for preparing and responding to cyber security attacks;

(2)

develop and update a curriculum and training model for State and local first responders and officials;

(3)

provide technical assistance services to build and sustain capabilities in support of cyber security preparedness and response; and

(4)

conduct cyber security training and simulation exercises to defend from and respond to cyber attacks.

(c)

Members

The Consortium shall consist of academic, nonprofit and government partners that develop, update, and deliver cyber security training in support of homeland security.

(b)

Clerical amendment

Section 1(b) of such Act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such subtitle the following new item:

Sec. 226. Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium.

Department of Homeland Security Cyber Security Training Center

(a)

Authorization

Subtitle C of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121 et seq.) is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:

227.

Cyber Security Training Center

The Secretary may establish where appropriate a Cyber Security Training Center to provide training courses and other resources for State and local first responders and officials to improve preparedness and response capabilities.

(b)

Clerical amendment

Section 1(b) of such Act is further amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such subtitle the following new item:

Sec. 227. Cyber Security Training Center.

Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Act

Legislative Activity

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