Bill · H.R. 9516· House(119-HR-9516)
To codify Executive Order 14412, entitled "Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks".
- Introduced
- 6/29/2026
- Last activity
- 7/7/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Harrigan
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to codify Executive Order 14412, which is titled "Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks." The order was issued on June 22, 2026. By passing this bill, the Executive Order would have the force and effect of law.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill codifies an executive order specifically aimed at securing the nation against advanced cryptographic attacks.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
By codifying cryptographic defense measures, the bill supports the advancement of cryptographic science and research.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill elevates an executive order to the force of law, thereby increasing federal statutory authority over national security matters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Securing the Nation: The bill seeks to codify an order focused on "Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks" (Section 1). This could potentially benefit the public by addressing advanced cryptographic threats.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not list any specific provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 6/29/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House