Biden to veto any efforts to shutter SEC cyber disclosure rules
The White House reaffirmed its commitment to a SEC rule on cybersecurity disclosures and stated that President Biden would veto any efforts to eliminate the regulation.
Lawmakers both in the Senate and the House have proposed measures to nullify the SEC rule, arguing that disclosing cyber incidents could compromise businesses and national security. [ more ]
Senate to Pass Stopgap Spending Bill as Congress Moves to Avert Shutdown
The Senate is expected to pass legislation to fund the government through early March, putting pressure on the House to follow suit and avoid a shutdown.
The legislation is intended to give Congress time to pass spending bills totaling $1.66 trillion to fund the government through the fall, holding most federal spending steady while bolstering the military. [ more ]
Senate leaders race to pass stopgap spending bill before potential snowstorm
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer anticipate the passage of a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown.
The Senate is expected to pass the measure on Thursday, followed by the House. [ more ]