Bill · H.R. 1495· House(119-HR-1495)
Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- August Pfluger
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act of 2025 seeks to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. It proposes the creation of a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors within the NTIA. This Board is tasked with providing recommendations to the Assistant Secretary regarding technical cybersecurity best practices and policies. These duties include securing networks, promoting secure supply chains, and removing barriers to innovation. The Board will consist of 5 to 25 members with specific technical or policy expertise. The Board is scheduled to terminate four years after the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill establishes a board dedicated to technical cybersecurity best practices and securing information networks.
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?+5
The bill prohibits registered lobbyists from serving on the Board, enhancing the advisory integrity.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The bill explicitly tasks the Board with providing recommendations to drive economic growth through digital economy security.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Network Security: The Board will provide recommendations on technical cybersecurity best practices to secure information and communications networks, including the Border Gateway Protocol (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Support for Economic Growth and Innovation: The Board is tasked with recommending policies that drive economic growth while securing networks and promoting policies that foster innovation (Section 2(b)(1) and Section 2(b)(3)).
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Improved Supply Chain Security: The Board will work on policies that promote secure supply chains for information and communications networks (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Increased Trust and Commercialization: The Board aims to develop policies that remove barriers to trust, security, innovation, and commercialization regarding networks (Section 2(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Compensation for Service: Members appointed to the Board will serve without compensation (Section 2(c)(3)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Reduces Lobbying+5Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Improves Consumer Protection+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+4Improves Data Privacy+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House