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Business/Financial

Rogers: New Cyber Threat May Spur Legislative Action

Julie Samuel

Friday, October 5th, 2012

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Lawmakers have been told about a seemingly new threat to U.S. computer networks that is so pressing it may prompt the House and Senate to agree to pass stalled cybersecurity legislation this year, a congressman said yesterday. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), chairman of House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, told a business group yesterday he said “some good news” regarding his Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). The bill, which the House passed yet Senate and White House oppose,…

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