James Walkinshaw (D-VA)
CISA Force Structure Assessment Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the CISA Force Structure Assessment Act. It requires the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to conduct a force structure assessment of the agency's ability to fulfill its mission. The assessment must look at the resources and total number of personnel needed to carry out CISA's mission. It also requires checking if personnel have the necessary training and accredited certifications for their work roles. The Director must consult with relevant stakeholders while developing the assessment. Finally, the Director must submit a report detailing the results to specific congressional committees not later than one year after the enactment of the Act.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires a comprehensive force structure assessment of CISA to evaluate resources, personnel, and training to effectively carry out its cybersecurity mission.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Director of CISA to submit a detailed report and recommendations regarding agency resources and workforce gaps to congressional committees within one year.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b) requires an assessment of CISA's resources and personnel to carry out its mission, which could benefit the public by ensuring the agency has the right staffing and tools to handle cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.
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Section 2(b) checks whether personnel have the needed training and accredited, industry-recognized certifications, which is positive because it holds the agency accountable for maintaining a qualified workforce.
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Section 2(d) requires the Director of CISA to submit a report detailing the assessment results and recommendations for addressing any shortages or gaps to Congress within one year, which provides transparency for the people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires a comprehensive force structure assessment of CISA to evaluate resources, personnel, and training to effectively carry out its cybersecurity mission.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Director of CISA to submit a detailed report and recommendations regarding agency resources and workforce gaps to congressional committees within one year.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi