The House has passed H.R. 2659 – Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act. This bill was introduced by Representative Andrew Ogles.
The vote was 402-8.
You can track corporate lobbying on this bill and relevant congressional stock trades on Quiver Quantitative’s H.R. 2659 bill page.
Here is a short summary of a August 15, 2025 version of the bill.
H.R. 2659 – Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act Summary
This bill, known as the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, focuses on enhancing the security and integrity of critical infrastructure in the United States against cyber threats, particularly those posed by state-sponsored actors from the People’s Republic of China, specifically targeting a group known as Volt Typhoon. Below are the primary components of the bill:
Establishment of an Interagency Task Force
The bill mandates the creation of a joint interagency task force, led by the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) serving as the vice chairperson. The task force is expected to:
- Facilitate collaboration among relevant federal agencies responsible for national security.
- Detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats posed by state-sponsored cyber actors.
- Ensure actions taken by various agencies are aligned to strengthen overall cybersecurity efforts.
Task Force Composition
The task force will include representatives from multiple federal departments and agencies, specifically those identified as Sector Risk Management Agencies. Members must possess expertise in areas crucial for understanding cybersecurity and threat analysis.
Reporting Requirements
The task force is required to submit various reports to congressional committees, including:
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Initial Report:
Submitted within 540 days of the task force’s establishment, detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. -
Annual Reports:
Submitted annually for five years after the initial report, containing ongoing assessments of cybersecurity threats, resource needs, and specific sector vulnerabilities.
Each report will include:
- An assessment of risks and trends affecting U.S. critical infrastructure.
- Classified evaluations of the potential impact of a major cyber event or conflict.
- Recommendations for federal agencies and critical infrastructure operators.
Access to Information
The bill grants the task force access to necessary information from various federal authorities to effectively counter cybersecurity threats. Information gathered will be handled according to strict security protocols to maintain confidentiality.
Termination of the Task Force
The task force’s authority and existence will terminate 60 days after the submission of the final briefing required under the bill.
Exemptions
The task force will not be subject to certain administrative procedures, including those under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act, which may streamline its operations.
Definitions
The bill includes definitions for key terms such as:
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Critical Infrastructure:
Systems and assets essential for the functioning of the nation. -
Cybersecurity Threat:
Any threat to the security of U.S. information systems from malicious actors.
Relevant Companies
None found.
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Representative Andrew Ogles Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Andrew Ogles:
- H.R.5207: Capital Emergency Control Act of 2025
- H.R.5118: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act
- H.R.5078: PILLAR Act
- H.R.3782: To prohibit the Federal Government from using facial recognition technology as a means of identity verification, and for other purposes.
- H.R.3693: To prohibit the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining a database that contains data collected through, or facilitates, the biometric identity verification of a citizen of the United States, and for other purposes.
- H.R.3461: Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Andrew Ogles on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Ogles.
Representative Andrew Ogles Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Andrew Ogles is worth $673.0K, as of November 18th, 2025. This is the 368th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ogles has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Andrew Ogles’s net worth on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Ogles.
