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Rep. Bost Votes to Protect American Consumers and Businesses from Cyber Attacks

Press Release

By: Mike Bost
By: Mike Bost
Date: April 22, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Defense

Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for the bipartisan Protecting Cyber Networks Act (H.R. 1731), which allows private companies to protect American consumers by voluntarily sharing cyber threat information with each other and the federal government, excluding the National Security Agency (NSA) or the Department of Defense.

"Every day we see headlines where criminals are targeting American businesses for cyber-attacks, espionage, and theft," said Rep. Bost. "These thugs steal our intellectual property, trade secrets, and even sensitive government information. The House has acted to allow American companies to share cyber threat information with each other and the proper authorities to help catch these thieves and strengthen our security networks. Just as importantly, we've taken critical steps to ensure that the American people's privacy and civil liberties are safeguarded."


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