The bill is close enough to the Senate Homeland Security bill in its intent that some sort of compromise may be possible. This bill will protect the country from a growing risk of hacks and better allow the DHS to fulfill its duties of protecting our nation, says Sen. Clarke. The bill will likely be a tough sell during the lame duck session, particularly in the Senate. The Hill has removed its comment section, as there are many other forums for readers to participate in the conversation.”]