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H.R. 2659 · 119th Congress

Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act

Passed HouseScience, Technology, Communications
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Passed HouseNov 17, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Nov 18, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The House passed it 402–8. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 2659 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Nov 18, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Interagency task force and report on the targeting of United States critical infrastructure by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

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    What it does

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    Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act

    The bill creates a joint interagency task force to facilitate agency collaboration on efforts to respond to Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors, including Volt Typhoon.

    The task force must be established and led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The task force must facilitate collaboration and coordination among the Sector Risk Management Agencies (SRMAs) specified in the President's National Security Memorandum- 22 (e.g., the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Agriculture) to detect, analyze, and respond to Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors by ensuring that such agencies’ actions are aligned and mutually reinforcing.

    The bill directs DHS, CISA, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and specified SRMAs to provide the task force with analysis, inspections, audits, and other relevant information necessary for the task force to carry out its responsibilities. The production and use of information must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and executive orders, and task force members must have appropriate security clearances to access classified information.

    The task force must provide annual reports and briefings to Congress detailing its assessment of cyber threats and recommendations to improve the detection and mitigation of the cybersecurity threat posed by Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors.

    The first report must be provided no later than 540 days after the establishment of the task force, and additional reports must be provided annually thereafter for six years.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Aug 15, 2025).

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    What has happened

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    1. Nov 18, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    2. Nov 17, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Nov 17, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 287). (text: CR H4682-4684) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Nov 17, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 287). (text: CR H4682-4684) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Nov 17, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4692)House floor actions
    6. Nov 17, 2025At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
    7. Nov 17, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2659.House floor actions
    8. Nov 17, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4682-4685)House floor actions
    9. Nov 17, 2025Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    10. Aug 15, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 188.House floor actions
    11. Aug 15, 2025Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-230.House floor actions
    12. Aug 15, 2025Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-230.Library of Congress
    13. Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
    14. Apr 9, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    15. Apr 9, 2025Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection DischargedHouse committee actions
    16. Apr 7, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.House committee actions
    17. Apr 7, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
    18. Apr 7, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    19. Apr 7, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Nov 17, 2025 · HousePassed 402–8
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 197 yes, 8 noD 205 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Andrew R. Garbarino R-NY-2
    • Rep. Mark E. Green R-TN-7
    • Laurel M. Lee R-FL-15
    • John R. Moolenaar R-MI-2