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H.R.2774: Hack DHS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 15, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 6, 2017
Bill Summary
Hack the Department of Homeland Security Act of 2017 or the Hack DHS Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a bug bounty pilot program to minimize vulnerabilities to DHS information systems. "Bug bounty program" is a program under which an approved computer security specialist or security researcher is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities within DHS information systems in exchange...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 15, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
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June 6, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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June 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) |