Cybersecurity
Serving as the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, our office is leading the charge to protect our nation’s digital infrastructure. Through our legislative efforts, including the Federal Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act, the Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act, and the ACCESS Act, we are committed to enhancing federal cybersecurity practices, eliminating barriers to talent, and ensuring robust defense against emerging cyber threats. Here, you can read more about our team’s legislative efforts to stronger cybersecurity.
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"Today, Volt Typhoon attacked American internet infrastructure exploiting several backdoors. Chinese hackers have burrowed their way into numerous U.S. telecommunications, water and energy companies. In May of this year, we held a hearing to investigate these threats. This latest attack shows China is already testing our defenses to prepare for future disruption. We need action, and we need it now."
(Washington, D.C., August 22, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace and Chairman James Comer announced the Committee on Oversight and Accountability has sent a formal request to Jerico Pictures, Inc., also known as National Public Data, regarding a significant cyberattack.
Washington, D.C. July 30th, 2024 — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the "Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2024." This legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the power of distributed ledger technology, otherwise known as blockchain, to revolutionize how veterans receive their benefits and services.
WASHINGTON – Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled “Enhancing Cybersecurity by Eliminating Inconsistent Regulations.”In her opening statement, Subcommittee Chairwoman Mace highlighted how federal regulations intended to mitigate cybersecurity risk often subject key industry participants to overlapping and inconsistent requirements which creates an
When the congressional session resumes in the House next week, Rep. Nancy Mace plans to put forth a new proposal that would invest millions in the Army to set up a first-of-its-kind Quantum Computing Center of Excellence to aid the military, a senior official on the lawmaker’s team told DefenseScoop on Friday.
- Rep. Nancy Mace will propose to establish a Quantum Computing Center of Excellence for the Army.
- Mace is proposing an amendment to the defense appropriations bill seeks that would boost the Army’s research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) account by $20 million.
- The funding increase is specifically intended to create a new Department of Defense Quantum Computing Center of Excellence.
When the congressional session resumes, Rep.
(Washington, D.C., May 23, 2024) — Today, Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC-01), released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee adopted 14 of her proposed amendments last night at 10:20 PM for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).