HR5079-119

Introduced

To reauthorize the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Sep 2, 2025

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires reauthorization of Cybersecurity Act of 2015 The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. It relies on authorization, reporting requirements, and regulatory change. The main policy areas are Technology.

Who Benefits and How

Critical infrastructure operators could face lower compliance burdens, Cybersecurity and AI technology companies could gain revenue opportunities, and Small and rural infrastructure operators could face fewer barriers.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Department of Homeland Security would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires reauthorization of Cybersecurity Act of 2015 The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires reauthorization of Cybersecurity Act of 2015 The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C.

Key Policy Areas

Technology

Primary Purpose

The bill requires reauthorization of Cybersecurity Act of 2015 The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C.

Policy Domains

Technology

Whole Bill - Cybersecurity Act Reauthorization and Modernization

Identified Gains
  • Critical infrastructure operators
  • Cybersecurity and AI technology companies
  • Small and rural infrastructure operators
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Critical infrastructure operators:
Small and rural infrastructure operators:
Cybersecurity and AI technology companies:
Identified Costs
  • Department of Homeland Security
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Department of Homeland Security:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 2, 2025

Mr. Garbarino (for himself and Mr. McCaul) introduced the following …

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Technology
Actor Mappings
"the_secretary"
→ Secretary of Homeland Security
"the_attorney_general"
→ Attorney General

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

3 terms
"Artificial intelligence" §2(a)(1)(B)-4

Has the meaning given in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).

"Critical infrastructure" §2(a)(1)(B)-5

Has the meaning given in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)).

"Sector Risk Management Agency" §2(a)(1)(C)-18

Has the meaning given in section 2200 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 650).

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