Yvette Clarke Archives

Executive Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Brandon Wales speaks at a hearing with the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in the Rayburn House Office Building on Nov. 16. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)

Cyber grants are a ‘game changer,’ CISA leader tells Congress

CISA Executive Director Brandon Wales told Congress a goal of the new program is to get state and local governments to a "common baseline."

Nov 17, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., with Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., speaks outside the U.S. Capitol. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

New $1.1 billion smart-cities bill prioritizes equity, sponsors say

The five-year proposal comes as Congress and the White House debate a major infrastructure plan.

Jun 21, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

House members propose $500 million in state and local cyber grants

"A dedicated cybersecurity grant program is long overdue," said NASCIO, which has lobbied for more federal support to fight threats like ransomware.

May 12, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

House members to try again on state and local cyber grants

The leaders of a House cybersecurity subcommittee said a new version of a grant program for state and local governments will be introduced "in the coming days."

May 5, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., right, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Rev. Al Sharpton in 2018. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

House cybersecurity chair plans to reintroduce state and local grant proposal

Rep. Yvette Clarke said she will put forward a bill creating an annual $500 million grant program to help state and local governments invest in cybersecurity.

Apr 8, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Congressional Smart Cities Caucus to launch in March

The legislative branch is opening its doors to help those driving the smart city movement.

Feb 15, 2018