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Congress Moves to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Extend Funding Programs

Lawmakers are advancing a funding package aimed at enhancing cybersecurity efforts, including provisions to bolster staffing at key agencies such as CISA, FEMA, and the Secret Service. The spending bill also seeks to extend the critical cyber threat information-sharing law and support for state and local governments. As part of the ongoing efforts, appropriators are working on a proposal to renew additional cyber programs, with an emphasis on ensuring sufficient staffing levels at CISA. These initiatives reflect a continued commitment to addressing pressing cybersecurity challenges.
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