State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act Archives

Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the House Homeland Security Committee’s cybersecurity panel and one of the bill’s lead sponsors. (Shannon Finney / Getty Images / Green New Deal Network)

House passes state and local cyber grant bill, again

The House voted to create the $500 million grant program sought by NASCIO and other groups, but whether the Senate will follow remains to be seen.

Jul 20, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H. (Evelyn Hockstein / Pool / AFP / Getty Images)

State and local officials tell Senate they ‘really need’ cyber grants

While the House is advancing a $500 million grant proposal, the Senate has moved much more slowly, despite pleas from state and local officials.

Jun 17, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

House members propose $500 million in state and local cyber grants

"A dedicated cybersecurity grant program is long overdue," said NASCIO, which has lobbied for more federal support to fight threats like ransomware.

May 12, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., right, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Rev. Al Sharpton in 2018. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

House cybersecurity chair plans to reintroduce state and local grant proposal

Rep. Yvette Clarke said she will put forward a bill creating an annual $500 million grant program to help state and local governments invest in cybersecurity.

Apr 8, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

House passes $400M state and local cybersecurity grant program

The NASCIO-endorsed bill would create $400 million in federal cybersecurity grants annually, but it is unlikely to be taken up in the Senate.

Sep 30, 2020 By Benjamin Freed

Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection / Flickr)

State and local cyber aid could find home in defense bill, congressman says

The top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee said a cybersecurity grant program could be included in the National Defense Authorization Act.

May 14, 2020 By Benjamin Freed