Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Description:
Grants to states, local, tribal, and territorial governments for improvement to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will distribute grants to qualified entities to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats targeting information systems used by State, local, or Tribal governments. It mandates that applicants provide a Cybersecurity Plan outlining their approach to adopt new cybersecurity measures aimed at preventing future attacks.
Integrates elements from H.R.3138 (State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act) and mirrors Section 6222 of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which focuses on the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.
Bill Section:
70612
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$1,000,000,000