H.R. 8223 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8223 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2020Mr. Katko (for himself, Mr. Langevin, Ms. Eshoo, Miss Rice of New York, and Mr. Gallagher) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 promote evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Essentials Act. 2. Evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 2203 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 653) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking and after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, develop, publish, and update as necessary guidelines and processes for a national audience regarding usable evidence-based controls that have the most impact in defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks; and . (b) Restriction Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act) shall not apply to any action to implement the amendments made by this Act.