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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), testified before the House of Representatives’ Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization in support of her bipartisan, bicameral Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act, which would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to obtain an independent cybersecurity assessment of VA information systems and submit to Congress a plan to address the cybersecurity weaknesses found in the assessment. This legislation was introduced in the House by Representative Frank Mrvan (D-IN), Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, alongside Reps. Susie Lee (D-NV), Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY). Rosen introduced her Senate bill alongside Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
Below is Senator Rosen’s testimony, as delivered:
Chairman Mrvan, Ranking Member Banks, distinguished members of the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization; I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this bicameral legislation.
A few months ago, the Administration and our intelligence community warned that Russia is exploring options for cyberattacks targeting the United States.
Last year, a Russia-linked cybercrime group held the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. hostage.
The year before that, we saw the SolarWinds attack on the networks of multiple government agencies and private companies – which some experts call the greatest act of cyber espionage in history.
Cyberattacks against the U.S. are increasing in scope and severity. They target our government institutions, private businesses, schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure.
And just last week, it was announced by the FBI that they prevented a cyberattack last summer aimed at disrupting the network at Bo ..
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