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119th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 1495: Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act of 2025

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  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 21, 2025
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Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 21, 2025

This bill establishes a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

The board must provide the NTIA with recommendations for (1) technical cybersecurity best practices to drive economic growth while securing information and communications networks; (2) policies to support the development and implementation of cybersecurity practices with respect to the internet and information and communications networks; (3) policies that promote security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents; and (4) policies to remove barriers to trust, security, innovation, and commercialization; among other topics.

The board must be composed of between 5 and 25 members, each of whom must have appropriate cybersecurity expertise. The NTIA must ensure board members provide balanced representation among specified sectors and positions, including chief cybersecurity officers, individuals who operate or maintain communications networks, software and equipment vendors, and individuals who operate or maintain internet applications. Board members must serve without compensation.

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The board must terminate four years after the bill’s enactment.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Feb 21, 2025Introduced in the House by August Pfluger.
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  1. Feb 21, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Feb 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.