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From: The Hill’s Hillicon Valley Technology Blog/Overnight Tech

By Jennifer Martinez and Brendan Sasso

THE LEDE: The House Homeland Security Committee is examining the Department of Homeland Security’s roles and responsibilities when it comes to protecting the country’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks during a Wednesday hearing.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will be on hand to testify before the committee on the department’s cyber capabilities and mission.

In a statement, House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said the hearing will be dedicated to examining the cyber threats facing the United States and also “explore how Congress can build upon the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to prevent cyber attacks in a way that promotes U.S. commerce, while not hindering its expansion.”

McCaul is currently crafting legislation that aims to improve coordination between private companies and the government to better protect key infrastructure from cyberattacks. The Homeland Security chairman has started to meet with stakeholders for their input on the bill. The committee tweeted that McCaul had a “great convo” with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on cybersecurity on Tuesday.

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