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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act

Statement

Date: Jan. 31, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Foreign Affairs

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passage of the United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enchancement Act:

"Today, the House demonstrated its resounding, bipartisan endorsement of greater U.S.-Israel security cooperation by passing the United States -- Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act. This bill, which I was proud to support, establishes a grant program through the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate closer cooperation between American and Israeli cybersecurity agencies. This will help in the development of more secure systems for both our countries and provide additional tools to combat terrorism and meet the threats posed by Iran. I congratulate Rep. Jim Langevin on his leadership in sponsoring this bill and ensuring that it passed with overwhelming support from both parties. It is critical that support for a strong U.S.-Israel partnership in Congress remain strong and bipartisan if we are to meet our common challenges in the years ahead."


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