Bill · H.R. 9492· House(119-HR-9492)
Cybersecurity Logging Enforcement and Accountability Reporting Act
- Introduced
- 6/25/2026
- Last activity
- 7/7/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- Sponsored by
- James Walkinshaw
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Cybersecurity Logging Enforcement and Accountability Reporting Act. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to produce a report that identifies gaps in resources, guidance, and policies regarding event logging for cybersecurity incidents at the Department of Homeland Security. The report must be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 180 days after the enactment of the Act. Additionally, the Secretary must provide a briefing to those committees not later than 30 days after submitting the report. An unclassified executive summary of the report must also be published on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Homeland Security.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to identify and address resource, policy, and guidance gaps in event logging for cybersecurity incidents, thereby improving overall cybersecurity protections.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The legislation mandates the publication of an unclassified executive summary of the cybersecurity report on a public website, increasing official accountability and transparency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(4) requires the unclassified executive summary of the report to be published on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Homeland Security, which keeps the public informed about cybersecurity efforts and holds officials accountable.
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Section 2(a)(1) through Section 2(a)(2)(E) requires the Department of Homeland Security to analyze its implementation status, identify gaps in guidance, policies, and resources, and provide recommendations to satisfy event logging requirements for cybersecurity incidents, which can lead to better overall cybersecurity protections.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 6/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania