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Study on Establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard

This document proposes a bill to study the feasibility of creating a specialized cyber defense unit, similar to the National Guard, for the United States. The goal is to protect the nation's critical computer systems from cyberattacks. The study will assess costs, personnel needs, and management strategies, potentially enhancing citizens' digital security.
Key points
Mandates a study on the feasibility of establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard to protect critical U.S. infrastructure.
Analyzes costs, personnel requirements, and potential recruitment sources for a Cyber Defense National Guard.
Evaluates the impact of such a unit on national cybersecurity and its potential use by state governors during cyber emergencies.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_278
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2023-01-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cyber Defense National Guard Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_278.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates a study on the feasibility of establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard to protect critical U.S. infrastructure.
  • Analyzes costs, personnel requirements, and potential recruitment sources for a Cyber Defense National Guard.
  • Evaluates the impact of such a unit on national cybersecurity and its potential use by state governors during cyber emergencies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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