Dutch Ruppersberger: “I rise to claim the time in opposition to this amendment even though I'm not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman…”

There is a reason that the Digital Coast Act is bipartisan and bicameral: We all have a stake in protecting our shorelines. Our country's 95,000 miles of shoreline--not just our oceans, but our rivers, streams, and lakes--are home to more…

I spent 12 years on the intelligence committee, and I actually do represent NSA, so I have put a lot of my focus on the issue of cybersecurity and those issues.

What you do is very important. We appreciate your competence.

Now, given the shortage of cybersecurity professionals, the focus on building a pipeline of future talent, starting in grade school which is, in my opinion, very important...