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- H.CON.RES.193
H.CON.RES.193: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to pass meaningful legislation to protect commercial and government data from data breaches.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced Oct. 1, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should: (1) enact into law a meaningful national standard to protect commercial and government data, including a robust definition of encryption tied to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); and (2) adopt legislation that requires that sensitive data be protected through meaningful encryption technology and require government subcontractors having access to sensitive and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
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Referred to House Science and Technology
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| Oct. 1, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |