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H.R.8612: Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 16, 2020
- Latest Major Action Oct. 16, 2020
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- Introduced in House - Oct. 16, 2020
Bill Summary
Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act This bill establishes resources and a grant program to address cyberattacks on elementary and secondary schools. First, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish an online clearinghouse to disseminate information, best practices, and grant opportunities to improve cybersecurity in elementary and secondary schools. In addition, CISA must establish a registry to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 16, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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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| Oct. 16, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) |