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HR 9797

RESILIENCE Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Ed Case and 1 co-sponsor

Establish a one-year pilot program to train state, local, Tribal, and territorial officials in security vulnerability and terrorism risk assessments of critical infrastructure.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
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Bill Summary · HR 9797

Overview

  • Bill: H.R. 9797, RESILIENCE Act of 2026 (Resources for Emergency and Security Infrastructure Logistics In Every Neighborhood to Curb Extremism Act of 2026)
  • Session: 119th Congress
  • Purpose: Establish a pilot program to train State, local, Tribal, and territorial government officials in conducting security vulnerability or terrorism risk assessments of critical infrastructure facilities. Create authorities for critical infrastructure clearinghouses and enhance outreach/reporting by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Main purpose and intent

  • Build capacity at subnational levels to assess and mitigate security vulnerabilities and terrorism risks to critical infrastructure.
  • Create mechanisms for ongoing guidance, outreach, and coordination between CISA, infrastructure owners/operators, and stakeholders.
  • Improve public provision of information and resources related to security best practices for critical infrastructure.

Key provisions and changes

  1. Force Multiplier Pilot Program

    • Establish a one-year pilot program (within one year of enactment) to train appropriate State, local, Tribal, and territorial officials.
    • Training is to be provided by appropriate Agency officials (CISA) on conducting security vulnerability or terrorism risk assessments of critical infrastructure facilities.
    • A report on the pilot program must be submitted to the relevant Senate and House committees within 180 days after pilot completion.

  2. Creation of Critical Infrastructure Clearinghouses

    • Amend Section 2202 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to:
      • Add authority to maintain one or more clearinghouses for owners/operators of critical infrastructure and other stakeholders (including non-profit organizations) to access security guidance, best practices, and other voluntary content developed by CISA or aggregated from trusted sources.
      • Ensure access is consistent with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Plain Writing Act.

  3. Annual Outreach Reports

    • Require an annual public report detailing outreach to critical infrastructure owners/operators regarding security guidance, best practices, and voluntary content.
    • Report contents to include:
      • Methodology for determining outreach methods and frequency.
      • Types of outreach (briefings, emails, conferences).
      • Outreach details by:
      • Each of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors
      • Rural, suburban, and urban areas
      • Each regional office
      • Protective security advisors and governmental coordinating councils
      • Detailed plans to expand outreach to additional owners/operators.

  4. Administrative and Legal Provisions

    • Exemption from the Paperwork Reduction Act for rulemakings or information collections required under this section or the amended subsection.
    • Rule of construction clarifies that nothing in the section or amendments creates or waives compliance with Federal civil rights laws (e.g., ADA, Civil Rights Act).

  5. Definitions

    • Agency: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
    • Department: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
    • Director: Director of CISA.
    • Nonprofit Organization: Entities described under IRS 501(c)(3) that are at risk of terrorist attack, as determined by the Secretary.

Who would be affected

  • State, local, Tribal, and territorial government officials involved in infrastructure security and risk assessments.
  • Owners and operators of critical infrastructure across 16 sectors.
  • Nonprofit organizations involved with critical infrastructure or risk management.
  • Regional offices of CISA and protective security advisors, as well as governmental coordinating councils engaged in infrastructure security outreach.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Pilot program:
    • Initiation: Within one year after enactment.
    • Duration: One year.
    • Evaluation/reporting: A comprehensive report due within 180 days after pilot completion.
  • Clearinghouses:
    • Establishment and operation under amended Homeland Security Act authority.
    • Annual public outreach reporting requirement with detailed content.
  • Reporting and transparency:
    • Annual 공개 reports detailing outreach methods, scope, and expansion plans.
  • Administrative controls:
    • Paperwork Reduction Act exemptions for related rulemaking/information collection.
    • Civil rights compliance not waived; the legislation affirms alignment with existing civil rights protections.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Enhanced national and local capability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
  • Greater access to guidance and best practices for a broad set of stakeholders via clearinghouses.
  • Increased transparency and accountability through annual outreach reporting.
  • Potential to improve coordination between DHS/CISA and infrastructure owners/operators, including non-profit partners.
  • The pilot approach provides a measured path to broader adoption without imposing new universal mandates, while safeguarding civil rights and accessibility standards.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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