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Blue Dogs: Debate statement in support of the bill, highlighting benefits to Louisiana (and particularly struggling communities in the Delta, including but not limited to New Orleans) and the benefits to mining communities in Appalachia and other coal-mining areas across the country. 

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disregard, double post

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Senator Clarke, for himself and others (and with thanks to Senator Cornyn), introduced the following bill:

A BILL

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act”.

SEC. 2. Establishment of continuous diagnostics and mitigation program in Department of Homeland Security.

(a) In general.—Section 230 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 151) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

“(g) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation.—

“(1) PROGRAM.—

“(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall deploy, operate, and maintain a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program. Under such program, the Secretary shall—

“(i) develop and provide the capability to collect, analyze, and visualize information relating to security data and cybersecurity risks;

“(ii) make program capabilities available for use, with or without reimbursement;

“(iii) employ shared services, collective purchasing, blanket purchase agreements, and any other economic or procurement models the Secretary determines appropriate to maximize the costs savings associated with implementing an information system;

“(iv) assist entities in setting information security priorities and managing cybersecurity risks; and

“(v) develop policies and procedures for reporting systemic cybersecurity risks and potential incidents based upon data collected under such program.

“(B) REGULAR IMPROVEMENT.—The Secretary shall regularly deploy new technologies and modify existing technologies to the continuous diagnostics and mitigation program required under subparagraph (A), as appropriate, to improve the program.

“(2) ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out the continuous diagnostics and mitigation program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that—

“(A) timely, actionable, and relevant cybersecurity risk information, assessments, and analysis are provided in real time;

“(B) share the analysis and products developed under such program;

“(C) all information, assessments, analyses, and raw data under such program is made available to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center of the Department; and

“(D) provide regular reports on cybersecurity risks.”.

(b) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Strategy.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop a comprehensive continuous diagnostics and mitigation strategy to carry out the continuous diagnostics and mitigation program required under subsection (g) of section 230 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 151), as added by subsection (a).

(2) SCOPE.—The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:

(A) A description of the continuous diagnostics and mitigation program, including efforts by the Secretary of Homeland Security to assist with the deployment of program tools, capabilities, and services, from the inception of the program referred to in paragraph (1) to the date of the enactment of this Act.

(B) A description of the coordination required to deploy, install, and maintain the tools, capabilities, and services that the Secretary of Homeland Security determines to be necessary to satisfy the requirements of such program.

(C) A description of any obstacles facing the deployment, installation, and maintenance of tools, capabilities, and services under such program.

(D) Recommendations and guidelines to help maintain and continuously upgrade tools, capabilities, and services provided under such program.

(E) Recommendations for using the data collected by such program for creating a common framework for data analytics, visualization of enterprise-wide risks, and real-time reporting.

(F) Recommendations for future efforts and activities, including for the rollout of new tools, capabilities and services, proposed timelines for delivery, and whether to continue the use of phased rollout plans, related to securing networks, devices, data, and information technology assets through the use of such program.

(3) FORM.—The strategy required under subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in an unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.

(c) Report.—Not later than 90 days after the development of the strategy required under subsection (b), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representative a report on cybersecurity risk posture based on the data collected through the continuous diagnostics and mitigation program under subsection (g) of section 230 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 151), as added by subsection (a).

PES:

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) deploy, operate, and maintain a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program to collect, analyze, and visualize security data and cybersecurity risk; (2) regularly deploy new technologies and modify existing technologies to improve such program; and (3) develop a comprehensive strategy to carry out the program.

In carrying out the program, DHS must ensure that cybersecurity risk information, assessments, and analyses are provided in real time and program information is available to the DHS national cybersecurity and communications integration center.

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Senator Clarke Supports Federal Minimum Wage Increase

WASHINGTON, D.C. - US Senator Andrew Clarke (D-MO) spoke in support of raising the federal minimum wage from its current level of $7.25 in a statement released today. This statement was released after debate ended over the Raise the Wage Act in the Senate, with a replacement bill soon to come to the Senate. 
 

“American workers deserve a raise. $7.25 is too low. The people couldn’t be clearer on this, whether you look at public opinion polls or last year’s election results. The voters are saying that the time for a minimum wage increase is now, whether you ask Democrats, Independents, or Republicans. The bottom lines of special interests and wealthy, multinational corporations should not stand in the way of a decent standard of living for honest working Americans.” 
 

Senator Clarke did, however, recognize the need for compromise and negotiation. With a Republican House of Representatives and a narrow Democratic majority in the Senate, it is unlikely that Democrats will get a minimum wage increase through without Republican support. 
 

“Obviously, negotiation and compromise will be important. Any increase is better than no increase, so whatever the final number is, that’s a win for Americans. I was heartened to see an amendment from Republicans offering an increase to $11.00, a big win compared to no increase at all. We can’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good; demanding a certain number as a take-it-or-leave-it will just leave us back where we were before, and it will be hard working Americans who suffer the most. That’s why I am calling on both parties to come together and work out a compromise that sees support for workers and small businesses alike.” 
 

Senator Clarke voted in favor of a Republican amendment to include mandatory E-verify and an increase to $11.00, but the bill was ultimately pulled as Senators work to forge a compromise with broader support in the chamber. He looks forward to working with his colleagues to get a final bill passed into law so that workers see the wage increase they so desperately need. 

Name: Andrew Clarke (D-MO) 

Media/Outlet: CNN 

Reason: Minimum Wage Raise 

• Workers need a raise. $7.25 was a good compromise for its time, but now, it is too low of a minimum wage. I think most Americans agree with that, when you look at the polls, regardless of party. We are overdue for an increase, and President de la Cruz won on a promise to raise the minimum wage. The people have spoken. 
• Clearly, we need a compromise. We have a split Congress. I believe it can still be done, and Americans can still get a proper raise. I think we need to hash out a clearer proposal and get something through Congress. We can’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good here, and to some extent, the states will always have to set their own wage policy in connection with their own circumstances. My friend John Carlsen proposed something close to $10. Senator Starnes proposed $11. I’ve heard $12 from some people as well. We can land on a number that still delivers a substantial raise without killing a lot of jobs. 
• Congress came together to raise the minimum wage many years ago, and we can and should do so again. The mandate of the people is clear there. All of the Democratic Party is behind a wage increase, and I know we’ll continue to work on a proposal that will get through Congress and benefit workers across the nation. 

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