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Pending Legislation Cybersecurity Issues

H.R. 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014 - Passed by the House 7/28/2014, next this bill will go to the Senate for consideration. This bill requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to create a comprehensive cybersecurity plan. Introduced Dec 11,2013

National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 - 12/11/2013 This bill aims to strengthen criticial infrastructure sectors. Introduced Dec 11 to a congressional committee.

The Federal Information Security Amendments Act - 4/16/2013 The House of Representatives unanimously passed this bill related to cybersecurity accountability.

Executive Order – Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity - 2/12/2013 President Obama signed an executive order to promote sharing of information about cyber threats between government and private companies.

The Cybersecurity Act of 2012 - a measure to protect federal civilian systems and systems of the nation's most critical infrastructure.

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - a proposed law that would allow for sharing of Internet traffic between the U.S. government and certain technology companies.