Lege Trend. Agencies + Outside Consortiums. For Local Governments. Procurement Opportunities.

The lawmakers: Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas)

The legislative concept: Allow agencies, like Department of Homeland Security, to work with consortia

What could the private entities do for the agencies?

  • help train local law enforcement and other government
  • develop information sharing programs
  • plan local cybersecurity strategies

The Hill | Bipartisan bill would let DHS team with consortiums on cybersecurity