US Chamber, Coalition Urge Senate Passage of Bill Creating New DHS Cyber Agency

Like the House, the Senate should pass legislation creating a new cybersecurity agency focused on critical infrastructure within the Department of Homeland Security, said the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of tech groups Thursday. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act (HR-3359) (see 1712110058) would “foster stronger public-private partnerships to better address cyber risks that could jeopardize America’s national security and economic prosperity,” said the Chamber. ACT|The App Association, BSA|The Software Alliance, CTIA, Information Technology Industry Council, Software & Information Industry Association and TechNet were among groups signing the letter to Senate leadership.