Review of the 2021 Budget for Cybersecurity and Science Agencies
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
The hearing examines the funding levels proposed for federal agencies responsible for protecting national infrastructure and cybersecurity, which directly impacts the resources available for election security and technological defense.
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
The agency's budget and operational priorities for fiscal year 2021 are the primary subject of the review.
Science and Technology Directorate
The directorate's funding and research mission are being evaluated for the 2021 fiscal year.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 11, 2020, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The purpose was to review the fiscal year 2021 budget requests for CISA and the Science and Technology Directorate.
- The Cyberspace Solarium Commission report was scheduled for release on the same day as the hearing.
- Chairman Richmond expressed interest in whether the proposed budget is sufficient to implement recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
- The hearing included testimony from Christopher C. Krebs (CISA) and Andre Hentz (Science and Technology Directorate).
Why It Matters
The hearing examines the funding levels proposed for federal agencies responsible for protecting national infrastructure and cybersecurity, which directly impacts the resources available for election security and technological defense.
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Integration of Solarium Commission Recommendations
The hearing highlights an early legislative effort to align DHS budget requests with the findings of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
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