H.R. 7174: National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022

117th Congress

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reauthorize the National Computer Forensics Institute of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Elissa Slotkin — D — MI

Reauthorizes the National Computer Forensics Institute at the Department of Homeland Security through fiscal year 2032. The current authorization for this program expires at the end of fiscal year 2022. The bill requires the institute to update its curriculum to include investigating cybersecurity incidents, conducting forensic examinations, and using digital evidence in court. Also, the bill requires the institute to analyze how it could expand its capacity and to report to the Congress on its activities.

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