Rep. McHenry Introduces Bill to Protect America's Critical Financial Infrastructure From Ransomware Attacks
November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Ransomware and Financial Stability Act. By deterring hackers and setting commonsense guiderails for financial institutions to respond to ransomware attacks, this legislation will protect the critical financial infrastructure that makes daily economic activity possible.
Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Ransomware and Financial Stability Act. By deterring hackers and setting commonsense guiderails for financial institutions to respond to ransomware attacks, this legislation will protect the critical financial infrastructure that makes daily economic activity possible.