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Read. Follow. Verify.Review of 2020 Budget for Cybersecurity and Technology Agencies
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation held a hearing on April 30, 2019, to review the 2020 budget requests for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Science and Technology Directorate within the Department of Homeland Security.
This hearing examines how the federal government plans to allocate funding for national cybersecurity defenses and technological research, which directly impacts the resources available for protecting critical infrastructure and developing security innovations.
Who It Affects
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
The agency's proposed 2020 budget and operational priorities were the subject of the review.
Science and Technology Directorate
The directorate's proposed 2020 budget and research initiatives were the subject of the review.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 30, 2019, to review the fiscal year 2020 budget requests.
- The subcommittee reviewed budget requests for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Science and Technology Directorate.
- The hearing took place in room 310 of the Cannon House Office Building.
- Witnesses included Christopher C. Krebs (Director of CISA) and William Bryan (Senior Official for the Science and Technology Directorate).
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Budget Review Cycle
The hearing occurred in April 2019, consistent with the standard federal budget review cycle for the upcoming fiscal year starting in October.
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