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Proposal:Cyber Defense National Guard Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Cyber Defense National Guard Act

This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress regarding the feasibility of establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard.

The report shall address topics including (1) the cost of creating a Cyber Defense National Guard, (2) the number of persons needed to defend critical U.S. infrastructure from a cyberattack, (3) the sources of potential members of the Cyber Defense National Guard, and (4) which federal government elements would be best equipped to train and manage the Cyber Defense National Guard.

Bill Title

Cyber Defense National Guard Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
  • 2021-01-04: Introduced in House
  • 2021-01-04: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.