H.R.4579

FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act

Introduced·7/21/25

Federal HB4579 amends the Homeland Security Act to mandate cybersecurity risk mitigation by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Federal HB4579, known as the FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act, amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to mitigate cybersecurity risks that could impede its operations. The bill mandates FEMA to submit a report to specified congressional committees within one year of enactment, detailing progress on cybersecurity risk mitigation. This report must be prepared in consultation with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Committee
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History

Jul 22, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Jul 22, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

Jul 21, 2025

House

Introduced in House