Enhance Partner Cyber Capabilities Act

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Bill Number

HR 2812

Introduced

Jun 7, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Alliances Armed Forces and National Security Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Europe Foreign aid and international relief International organizations and cooperation Military operations and strategy Military procurement, research, weapons development Russia

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Summary

Enhance Partner Cyber Capabilities Act

This bill directs the President to develop a strategy for the offensive use of cyber capabilities by federal agencies. The strategy shall include: (1) a description of enhancements needed to improve such capabilities of the United States and partner nations, including North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members; and (2) a statement of principles for deployment of such capabilities.

The bill authorizes the Department of Defense to furnish technical assistance to NATO members in developing and enhancing their capabilities.

Actions

Jul 17, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Jun 7, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 7, 2017

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E783)
Jun 7, 2017

Introduced in House

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