FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act

Sponsor: Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic-MS)July 21, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Requires FEMA to actively protect its computer systems from cyberattacks.

Currently, the law doesn't explicitly state that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must reduce cybersecurity risks. This bill would make it a clear job for FEMA to guard its computer systems against cyber threats. This could help ensure disaster response and recovery efforts run smoothly for everyone.

What Would Change

Today, the law doesn't explicitly state that FEMA must reduce cybersecurity risks that could stop its operations. If this bill becomes law, FEMA would have a clear legal responsibility to protect its computer systems. It would also need to report its progress to Congress within one year.

Key Provisions

Requires FEMA to explicitly work on reducing cybersecurity risks that could stop its operations.
Requires the head of FEMA to send a report to Congress within one year, explaining how the agency is doing in protecting its computer systems.
Requires FEMA to consult with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) when preparing this report.

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FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act

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