House Committee Advances DHS Authorization, Cybersecurity Reorganization
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act (HR-2825) Wednesday. The measure includes a cybersecurity restructuring at the department. DHS is expected to reorganize the National Protection and Programs Directorate into the…
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which would focus on cyber and infrastructure security. It would be the department’s first reauthorization since 2002. The House passed its version of the bill in July. “Passing the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act is an important step to strengthen DHS and to establish a process for regular authorizations so that Congress clearly defines the Department’s responsibilities and authorities over time to evolve and address emerging threats,” said Chairman Ron Johnson, R-Wis.