Proposed Update to Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

The Frame

What this does

The amendment extends the legal authority for federal cybersecurity information sharing programs until 2036 and explicitly incorporates artificial intelligence into threat detection and mitigation protocols for critical infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Critical infrastructure operators

These entities may receive one-time read-ins and are prioritized for the dissemination of cyber threat indicators.

State, local, and tribal governments

These governments are prioritized to receive rapid dissemination of actionable cyber threat indicators and defensive measures.

Federal agencies

Agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice are required to update policies and reporting procedures.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes updating the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 to integrate artificial intelligence, expand threat-sharing capabilities, and extend the law's authorization by ten years. It mandates that federal agencies prioritize sharing cyber threat information with state, local, and private sector partners.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this change the current cybersecurity law?

It updates the 2015 Act to include artificial intelligence, mandates more frequent policy updates, and extends the law's expiration date by ten years.

Does this affect private companies?

Yes, it allows for better information sharing between the federal government and private entities that own or operate critical infrastructure or AI systems.

What new threats are being tracked?

The amendment specifically adds 'prepositioning activities' and 'ransomware' to the reporting requirements.

Why It Matters

The amendment extends the legal authority for federal cybersecurity information sharing programs until 2036 and explicitly incorporates artificial intelligence into threat detection and mitigation protocols for critical infrastructure.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Integration of AI into Cybersecurity Law

The amendment marks a formal shift to include AI as both a tool for cybersecurity and a potential target for security vulnerabilities in supply chains.

Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency affected by the underlying bill S. 4784.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency affected by the underlying bill S. 4784.”Map →

personAttorney General“Required to jointly update policies with the Secretary of Homeland Security.”Map →

personSecretary of Homeland Security“Required to jointly update policies with the Attorney General.”Map →

personMr. Peters“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Rounds“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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