H.R. 4743National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016

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Sponsor: Joaquin Castro [D-TX-20]
Cosponsors: 6 · 4 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Latest action: May 17, 2016 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

IntroducedMar 15, 2016
Passed the HouseMay 16, 2016
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
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What the measure doesCRS summary

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with a consortium, including the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium, to support efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats or acts of terrorism.

Such a consortium must be composed primarily of nonprofit entities, including academic institutions, that develop, update, and deliver cybersecurity training in support of homeland security.

DHS may work with such a consortium to assist its national cybersecurity and communications integration center to:

provide training to state and local first responders and officials, develop curriculums, and provide technical assistance;

conduct cross-sector cybersecurity training and simulation exercises, including for state and local governments, critical infrastructure owners and operators, and private industry;
help states and communities develop cybersecurity information sharing programs; and
help incorporate cybersecurity risk and incident prevention and response into existing state and local emergency plans and continuity of operations plans.

In selecting a consortium, DHS must consider: (1) any prior experience conducting cybersecurity training and exercises for state and local entities, and (2) the geographic diversity of its members to cover different regions across the United States.

DHS must conduct outreach to universities and colleges regarding opportunities to support efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents.

DHS's authority to carry out this bill terminates five years after its enactment.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4743 as passed House amended on May 16, 2016. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 194

House May 16, 2016

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016

Passed · Two-thirds required

394 Yea 3 Nay 36 not voting

Crossed both parties 3 of 397 voting members broke with their own party: 3 Republicans.

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Democratic188 members

Republican245 members

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Cosponsors6 · 4 Democrats · 2 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4743 and vote against it. 6 signed when it was filed.

DCedric Richmond [D-LA-02]Original

RWill Hurd [R-TX-23]Original

DLloyd Doggett [D-TX-35]Original

DHenry Cuellar [D-TX-28]Original2026 profile

RLAMAR SMITH [R-TX-21]Original

DPeter Welch [D-VT-00]Original

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