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H.R. 5079 (119th)Congressional Activities
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Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act

Science, Technology, Communications|Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technology
Sponsor
Andrew R. GarbarinoR
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Republican
Introduced
Sep 2, 2025
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.

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R48878Mar 10, 2026
Critical Infrastructure: Emerging Trends and Policy Considerations for Congress ↗

Critical infrastructure refers to the machinery, facilities, and information systems that enable critical functions of governance, public health, and the economy. Risks to infrastructure include terrorism, organized crime, cyberattacks, and hostile action by foreign governments, as well as natural hazards, accidents,…

AuthorsBrian E. Humphreys
CybersecurityHomeland Security AppropriationsCritical Infrastructure
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ScheduledMarkup•Sep 3, 2025, 2:00 PM
H.R. 1736, (Mr. Pfluger) the “Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act”; H.R. 2212, (Mr. Mackenzie) the “DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act”; H.R. 2259, (Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas) the “National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025”; H.R. 2261, (Mr. Hernández) the “Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act”; H.R. 5062, (Ms. Johnson of Texas) the “Pipeline Security Act”; H.R. 5078, (Mr. Ogles) the “Protecting Information by Local Leaders for Agency Resilience Act” or “PILLAR Act”; H.R. 5079, (Mr. Garbarino) the “Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act”;
310, Cannon House Office Building, 310, Cannon House Office Building
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An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1736, (Mr. Pfluger) the “Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act” was AGREED TO by voice vote.An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 2212, (Mr. Mackenzie) the “DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act” was AGREED TO by voice vote.An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 2259, (Mr. Tony Gonzales of TX) the “National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025” was AGREED TO by voice vote.An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 5079, (Mr. Garbarino) the “Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act” was AGREED TO, as amended, by voice vote.An amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 5079, (Mr. Garbarino) the “Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act” (047) was AGREED TO by voice vote.Committee Action

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