Proposed Update to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

The Frame

What this does

This amendment extends the legal authority for federal cybersecurity information sharing until 2036 and mandates that federal agencies incorporate artificial intelligence tools into their threat detection and response systems for critical infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Critical infrastructure operators

These entities are subject to new information-sharing procedures and potential read-ins regarding cyber threats.

Federal agencies

Agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice must update policies and reporting protocols.

Artificial intelligence developers

Their technology is now explicitly included in cybersecurity threat definitions and information-sharing frameworks.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This amendment proposes updating the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act to integrate artificial intelligence into federal cybersecurity protocols and extend the law's authorization by ten years. It mandates new procedures for sharing threat information with critical infrastructure operators and expands reporting requirements for ransomware and cyberattacks.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment extends the legal authority for federal cybersecurity information sharing until 2036 and mandates that federal agencies incorporate artificial intelligence tools into their threat detection and response systems for critical infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this change the current cybersecurity law?

It updates the 2015 Act to include artificial intelligence, mandates more frequent policy updates, and extends the law's expiration date by ten years.

Who is affected by these changes?

Federal agencies, operators of critical infrastructure, and entities utilizing artificial intelligence will be subject to new information-sharing and reporting requirements.

What is the new deadline for the Act?

The Act is extended until September 30, 2036.

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AI Integration

The amendment marks a formal shift toward integrating AI into the federal cybersecurity information-sharing framework, moving beyond traditional software definitions.

Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015

Connected Entities

otherAttorney General“Required to update policies under the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency affected by the underlying bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency affected by the underlying bill.”Map →

otherSecretary of Homeland Security“Required to update policies and coordinate reporting.”Map →

otherCybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015“The primary law being amended.”Map →

personMr. Peters“Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Rounds“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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