Bills · HR 4579
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4579Emergency Management
FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act
INTRO JUL 21· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because, in our increasingly digital world, government agencies are prime targets for cyberattacks. FEMA plays a crucial role in coordinating national responses to disasters, handling sensitive information, and managing critical communications. If FEMA's systems were compromised or shut down by a cyberattack during an emergency, it could severely hinder the nation's ability to provide timely aid, communicate with affected populations, and execute rescue operations, putting lives and property at greater risk.
By legally requiring FEMA to focus on cybersecurity, this bill aims to make the agency more robust and dependable in the face of digital threats. If this bill becomes law, FEMA will have a clear mandate and congressional oversight for its cybersecurity efforts. Without it, while FEMA might still address cybersecurity, it wouldn't be a specific, legally binding responsibility with a required reporting structure, potentially leaving the agency more vulnerable to disruptions during critical events.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
This bill explicitly adds "mitigating cybersecurity risks that could impede Agency operations" as a new responsibility for FEMA under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
This ensures FEMA is legally obligated to protect its digital systems and operations from cyber threats, making it a core part of its mission.
PROVISION 02
The FEMA Administrator must submit a report to specific Congressional committees within one year, detailing the agency's progress in mitigating cybersecurity risks.
This provision creates accountability and ensures regular oversight of FEMA's cybersecurity efforts by Congress.
PROVISION 03
The FEMA Administrator must consult with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) when developing plans to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
This ensures FEMA benefits from the expertise of the nation's lead agency for cyber defense in protecting its critical systems.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSJUL 22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
JUL 22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
JUL 21
Introduced in House
JUL 21
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4579
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 21, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025
House BillHR 4579Emergency Management
FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act
INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
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