H.R.1766 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1766, the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, aims to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. It establishes an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA. This office will be headed by an Associate Administrator responsible for national communications and information policy analysis, development, and cybersecurity efforts.
Expected Effects
The Act will create a dedicated office within the NTIA to focus on policy development and cybersecurity. This will likely lead to increased attention and resources being directed towards these areas. The new office is intended to promote innovation, competition, and security in communications technologies.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced cybersecurity for communication networks.
- Promotion of innovation and competition in the technology sector.
- Improved consumer access to digital services.
- Support for workforce development in the communications and technology fields.
- Increased collaboration between security researchers and communications service providers.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased bureaucracy within the NTIA.
- Risk of overregulation stifling innovation.
- Possible conflicts between promoting innovation and ensuring security.
- The effectiveness of the office will depend on the competence and resources allocated to it.
- The act does not address how the office will handle conflicts of interest.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce, including the communications and technology sectors. The establishment of an office to promote cybersecurity and innovation can be seen as an effort to regulate and improve these sectors. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).