S.Res. 23: A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.

115th Congress · introduced 2017-01-24 · Congress · Latest: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S453-454)

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Where it came from: introduced 2017-01-24 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.

Plain summary

Establishes the Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity to oversee and make continuing studies of, and recommendations regarding, cybersecurity threats to the United States. The committee: (1) may report by bill or otherwise on matters within its jurisdiction; and (2) shall be referred all proposed legislation and other matters concerning domestic and foreign cybersecurity risks (including state-sponsored threats), federal agency cybersecurity activities, the organization or reorganization of agencies relating to cybersecurity threats or incidents, and authorizations for appropriations relating to protecting against cybersecurity threats and relevant incidents or actions. Directs agencies to keep the select committee informed, and furnish the committee requested information, about cybersecurity activities, threats, and any significant anticipated activities. Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Commerce to each submit to the select committee an annual report on cyber threats.

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Official text

A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] · 3 cosponsors

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Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-115sres23.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/115/sres>

Record fed-us-cong115-sres23 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115