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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the information security of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 7/30/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delegate to the Department's Chief Information Officer (CIO) authority for the development, approval, implementation, integration, and oversight of DHS policies, procedures, activities, funding, and systems relating to information management and information infrastructure. Lists CIO qualifications (including at least five years of executive leadership and management experience in information technology and information security) and functions (including establishing an incident response team).(Sec. 3) Directs the CIO to establish, oversee the deployment of, and [...]

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  • 07/31/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 07/30/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7596)
  • 07/30/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/29/2008 H7176-7178)
  • 07/30/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 07/29/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7176-7180; text of measure as reported in House: 7176-7178)

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.5983 Referred to Senate Committee after being Received from House08/04/2008
H.R.5983 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House07/31/2008
H.R.5983 Reported in House07/25/2008
H.R.5983 Introduced in House05/09/2008