To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a program to share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services, and for other purposes.
Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019
This bill establishes a program to share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services.
Under the program, the Department of Homeland Security, in cooperation with certain agencies, must (1) share information with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services, (2) engage in particular with trusted providers and suppliers that are small businesses or that primarily serve rural areas, and (3) submit a plan for declassifying material and expediting the provision of security clearances to aid in sharing information about supply chain security risks.
The bill also requires the Federal Communications Commission to appoint at least one member, who shall represent the interests of the public and consumers, to the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council.
Became Public Law No: 116-124.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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