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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 26, 2010
Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium to: (1) provide training to state and local first responders and officials specifically for preparing and responding to cyber security attacks; (2) develop and update a curriculum and training model; (3) provide technical assistance services to build and sustain capabilities in support of cyber security preparedness and response; and (4) conduct cyber security training and simulation exercises to defend against and respond to cyber attacks.
Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Cyber Security Training Center to provide training courses and other resources for state and local first responders and officials to improve preparedness and response capabilities.
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Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23] · D–TX
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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