Cybersecurity Laws Extended Until November 21 Amidst Senate Discussions
A short-term government funding bill has extended two key cyber security laws until November 21. The renewal comes amidst ongoing discussions in the Senate about the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) and the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.
The House Homeland Security Committee has already advanced measures to extend both initiatives for another ten years. This extension provides House and Senate lawmakers more time to align on renewing the statutes, particularly CISA. While the Senate bill, crafted by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), differs from the House's draft in renewal life and safeguards for private entities sharing information, both chambers agree on the importance of these cyber security measures.
Private entities and federal officials have been adamant about renewing CISA, highlighting its significance in protecting against cyber threats. The Senate Homeland Security Committee is set to take up its version of the threat-sharing legislation on Thursday, furthering the conversation on these crucial cyber security initiatives.
The extension of CISA 2015 and the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program until November 21 allows lawmakers to continue discussions on their renewal. Despite differences in the Senate and House bills, both chambers recognize the importance of these cyber security measures and are committed to finding a common ground for their long-term renewal.
