Senate chairman wants new White House-led panel to streamline federal cyber rules

Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) has proposed draft legislation to establish a new interagency committee for streamlining and coordinating federal cybersecurity regulations. The aim is to reduce the regulatory burden on industries by making compliance easier. If passed, the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) would lead this committee, with representatives from relevant regulatory agencies. The committee would identify and address inconsistencies and redundancies in current regulations, potentially implementing aligned changes within a year. While some fear the bill’s attempt to centralize authority in ONCD might face challenges from various congressional committees, industry advocates and experts underscore its necessity.

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