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“Senate Republicans are serious about ensuring that Americans are protected from attacks on their privacy and personal information,” said NRSC Communications Director Andrea Bozek. “The Republican Majority is hard at work – in stark contrast to the gridlock and dysfunction that was par for the course when Democrats were in charge. On behalf of the American people, Republicans are working to keep our country safe from threats of all types.”
BACKGROUND
The Hill: Senate Passes First Major Cyber Bill In Years: “The Senate on Tuesday passed a major piece of cybersecurity legislation intended to stem the flood of cyberattacks on both government agencies and private companies…As the Senate closed in on approving CISA, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) called the bill ‘key to defeating cyberattacks and protecting the personal information of the people we represent.’… CISA attempts to open up communication channels between industry and federal agencies by offering legal immunity to companies that share data with the government. Many industry groups have argued this back-and-forth is necessary to better understand and stymie overseas hackers.” (Cory Bennett and Katie Bo Williams, “Senate Passes First Major Cyber Bill In Years,” The Hill, 10/27/15)