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| https://hurd.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hurd-language-included-cyber-information-sharing-legislation | Hurd Language Included in Cyber Information Sharing Legislation | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | TX | Will Hurd | H001073 | hurd.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -Included in the Fiscal Year 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which passed House of Representatives today by a vote of 316-113, was an important cybersecurityagreement that creates a voluntary information sharing processbetween the public and private sectors. The bill also included provisions authored by U.S. Representative Will Hurd that will authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to deploy the EINSTEIN 3A (E3A) program, which is an advanced tool that the U.S. government can use to respond to and mitigate cyber threats. E3A provides a perimeter defense snapshot and acts as a first line of defense against cyber espionage. DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson has explicitly called for EINSTEINs authorization by Congress. Every day and every hour, hacktivists and foreign adversaries are attempting to breach U.S. government systems, said Congressman Hurd. High-profile breaches such as OPM and Anthem have only illustrated how much of an issue this is today. I believe that the EINSTEIN program is a valuable tool that the U.S. Government can deploy to respond to and mitigate cyber threats, and I am thrilled that this provision was included in final passage of this landmark information sharing legislation." Congressman Hurds knowledge on this issue was extremely beneficial during our negotiations.His leadership on the EINSTEIN authorization language was also key, as this program will play a large role in giving DHS the tools necessary to protect our digital infrastructure. I want to thank Will for his efforts and look forward to working with him to protect our digital landscape moving forward,saidChairman of the House Homeland Security CommitteeRep. Michael McCaul. Congressman Hurd played a vital role in negotiations on the cyber bill and in building support for its passage," said Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence."He understands that its critical for our economy and for our national security to strengthen defenses of our digital infrastructure. Im grateful for his help in getting this crucial bill enacted into law. The FY16 Consolidated Appropriations Act has been sent to the Presidents desk. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |