CISA Renewal Deadline Looms as Lawmakers Weigh Options
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), enacted in 2015, is due to expire on September 30. CISA's executive assistant director, Nick Andersen, has indicated that the renewal period could span from two years to as long as 50 years. Meanwhile, Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-KY) is drafting a reauthorization bill, differing from the House version.
CISA enables information sharing partnerships between companies and the government, which will continue regardless of the legal framework. The renewal legislation, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act, has passed committee but awaits full chamber approval. Andersen has urged Congress to renew CISA before the deadline, as it plays a crucial role in cybersecurity. The Senate panel is expected to consider the CISA reauthorization measure soon.
With CISA's expiration looming, lawmakers are exploring options to extend its deadline. This includes adding CISA renewal language to a short-term government funding bill. The Senate and House versions of the renewal legislation differ, and the final outcome remains uncertain. However, CISA's information sharing partnerships will persist, regardless of the legal framework in place.
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