On December 11, 2017, the House of Representatives passed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2017, which reorganizes the cybersecurity and infrastructure operations of DHS and adds new leadership positions, including a director responsible for reporting to Congress. The bill seeks to enable U.S. companies to coordinate with DHS during cyber incidents and help streamline DHS's ability to carry out its cybersecurity mission. The legislation awaits a vote in the Senate.

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