II 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3460 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2008 Mr. Coleman introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To establish a pilot program to demonstrate best practices, innovation, and knowledge transfer regarding cyber security within State governments.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the State Cyber Security Protection Act of 2008.

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State cyber security pilot program

Subtitle C of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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State cyber security pilot program

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In general

There is established within the Department a State Cyber Security Pilot Program (in this section referred to as the Pilot Program) to demonstrate best practices, innovation, and knowledge transfer regarding cyber security within State governments. (b)

Administration

The Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for Cyber Security and Communications, shall be responsible for administering the Pilot Program. (c)

Diversity in participation

The Secretary shall ensure the maintenance of geographic and population diversity among selected Pilot Program participants. (d)

Allocation limitations

Amounts allocated to a State under this section shall not exceed $3,000,000. (e)

Sunset

The authorization for the Pilot Program established under this section shall expire 2 years following the date of enactment of this section. (f)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated up to $25,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2009 and 2010 to carry out the Pilot Program established under this section.

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