I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8223 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2020 Mr. Katko (for himself, Mr. Langevin , Ms. Eshoo , Miss Rice of New York , and Mr. Gallagher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 promote evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Essentials Act . 2. Evidence-based controls for defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 2203 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 653 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking and after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, develop, publish, and update as necessary guidelines and processes for a national audience regarding usable evidence-based controls that have the most impact in defending against common cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity risks; and . (b) Restriction Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act ) shall not apply to any action to implement the amendments made by this Act.