Lawmakers Consider Short-Term Extension for Expiring Cyber Information-Sharing Law

With the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) set to expire at the end of September, lawmakers are grappling with how best to renew a law that plays a pivotal role in national cyber defense. The law, widely valued by the private sector, offers legal protections to companies sharing cyber threat intelligence. As Congress approaches its August recess, when legislative activity typically slows, concerns are growing about the possibility of a lapse in protections if a renewal is not passed in time.

While a bipartisan Senate proposal has already been introduced to extend Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act for another decade, the House has yet to finalize its version. Industry insiders suggest the House may push for changes to the law rather than a simple renewal, potentially complicating negotiations and slowing the legislative process. Finalizing and reconciling separate versions of the bill from both chambers could be time-consuming, and some in the private sector are advocating for a temporary extension in the interim.