Chairman Michael McCaul and Senator Mark Warner introduced the Digital Security Commission Act on February, 29, 2016. The purpose of this Commission is to collectively address the larger issue of protecting national security and digital security, without letting encrypted communications become a safe haven for terrorists. This Commission brings together the most capable experts and stakeholders from law enforcement, the technology industry, the intelligence community, and privacy and civil liberties communities to discuss the challenges and advise policy makers on this complex issue. The Commission will provide recommendations on the best path forward for the security of our nation and the public safety of Americans.
The Majority Staff of the House Homeland Security Committee released an updated report entitled,“Going Dark, Going Forward: A Primer on the Encryption Debate.” This first Congressional in-depth analysis of the issue summarizes the Committee’s findings, based on more than 150 meetings and briefings Committee staff and Members have held with key stakeholders over the past year and a half. In addition to providing insight into arguments on all sides of the encryption debate, the report lays the groundwork for a Commission proposed by Homeland Security Chairman Michel McCaul (R-TX) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA).
A one-pager of the Commission is available, here.
A section-by-sections of the Commission is available, here.
Bipartisan Policy Center Event: Shedding Light on ‘Going Dark’: Practical Approaches to the Encryption Challenge
Chairman Michael McCaul and Senator Mark Warner unveiled their plan to confront security and technology challenges in the digital age. The “McCaul – Warner Commission on Digital Security” will bring together public and private sector experts who understand the complexity and the stakes to develop viable recommendations on how to balance competing digital security priorities.
Interview with NPR’s “All Things Considered”
Chairman Michael McCaul and Senator Mark Warner discussing the McCaul-Warner Commission on Digital Security.
Cosponsors of H.R. 4651 / S. 2604
| Rep. Mike Bishop (R-MI) | Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) |
| Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA) | Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) |
| Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) | Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) |
| Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) | Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) |
| Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-PA) | Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) |
| Rep. James Langevin (D-RI) | Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) |
| Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY) | Rep. Mimi Walters (R-CA) |
| Rep. David Reichert (R-WA) | Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) |
| Rep. Peter King (R-NY) | Rep. Candice Miller (R-MI) |
| Rep. John Katko (R-NY) | Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) |
| Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) | Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) |
| Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) | Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) |
| Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) | Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) |
| Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) | Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) |
| Sen. Shelley Capito (R-WV) | Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) |
| Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) | Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) |
| Sen. Angus King (I-ME) | Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) |
| Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) | Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) |
| Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) | Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) |
| Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) | Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) |
| Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) | Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) |
| Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) |
Statements off the Hill
The Commission in the Media
Sunday, December 27, 2015 By Michael McCaul and Mark Warner Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas, is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, ...
Bloomberg Government regularly publishes insights, opinion and best practices from our community of senior leaders and decision-makers. This column is written by Congressman Michael ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The February Terror Threat Snapshot was released today by Homeland Security Committee (HSC) Chairman Michael McCaul. The “snapshot” is a monthly Committee assessment of the ...
