Political Quotes

“I rise for purposes of expressing my concerns with H.R. 362, H.R. 360, and H.R. 359, in their current forms. Mr. Speaker, I am concerned that, without clarification, these bills risk significantly disrupting how the Federal Government has collaborated regarding cybersecurity for nearly two decades. Congress has repeatedly supported the framework that designates the Department of Homeland Security as the lead for ensuring that Federal agencies work together and with the private sector to protect and secure critical infrastructure. This framework was developed in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to guard against repeating the mistakes of a disjointed, siloed approach to national security and is well-understood and has been well- litigated within this body. It has been reinforced repeatedly by numerous laws, Presidential policy directives, and executive orders that have the support of Democrats and Republicans alike. {time} 1215 The policy is clear: DHS serves as the lead agency responsible for coordinating Federal efforts to protect critical infrastructure in the 16 diverse sectors. To carry out this mission, DHS, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, is tasked with coordinating with other sector-specific agencies. The Department of Energy is the sector-specific agency for the energy sector and is well-suited to do so. Its role as the facilitator of robust cybersecurity within the energy sector is important.…”