Enact the PILLAR Act

Andrew Ogles · Tennessee · Republican

policy impact 1.10 specificity 0.90 extraction confidence 98%

Occurrences

I am committed to enacting the PILLAR Act.

In a hearing opening statement on state and local cybersecurity, Ogles said he is committed to enacting the PILLAR Act after noting that the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program is set to expire in September.

Subcommittee Chairman Ogles Opens Hearing on State and Local Cybersecurity – Committee on Homeland Security
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That is why I am committed to enacting the PILLAR Act, which we passed and we sent to the Senate Homeland Security Committee.

Ogles says he is committed to enacting the PILLAR Act to reauthorize and enhance the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.

ICYMI: State Cybersecurity Officials Emphasize Importance of Strong Federal Partnership as Cyber Threats to Communities Grow – Committee on Homeland Security
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Evidence

A House Homeland Security Committee recap published on 2026-05-26 says Ogles remains committed to enacting the PILLAR Act and notes the House passed the bill in November 2025.

Recent official committee material shows the push continues, but the bill remains only House-passed and not enacted.

partial same_term A for effort

ICYMI: State Cybersecurity Officials Emphasize Importance of Strong Federal Partnership as Cyber Threats to Communities Grow – Committee on Homeland Security
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Congress.gov lists H.R. 5078 as passed by the House, with the latest action on 2025-11-18 showing Senate receipt, a second reading, and referral to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

The authoritative bill tracker shows legislative progress, but no Senate passage, presidential action, or enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

All Info - H.R.5078 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): PILLAR Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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The House Homeland Security Committee said that in November 2025 the House passed Chairman Ogles' PILLAR Act, and Ogles stated he remains committed to enacting it.

Recent official committee material shows the push continues, but the bill was still only House-passed and not enacted.

partial same_term A for effort

ICYMI: State Cybersecurity Officials Emphasize Importance of Strong Federal Partnership as Cyber Threats to Communities Grow – Committee on Homeland Security
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Congress.gov lists the latest action as Senate receipt and referral on 2025-11-18, and says the bill's status is Passed House.

The authoritative bill tracker confirms House passage and Senate referral, with no Senate passage or presidential action.

partial same_term A for effort

All Info - H.R.5078 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): PILLAR Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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Assessments

never unknown A for effort

Ogles materially advanced the PILLAR Act by sponsoring it and getting it passed by the House in November 2025, which qualifies as a serious legislative effort. But the authoritative congressional record shows the bill only reached the Senate and was referred to committee, with no Senate passage or presidential signature. Because the promise was to enact the PILLAR Act and enactment did not occur, this is not delivered; it is a failed but substantial attempt.

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partial same_term A for effort

Ogles sponsored H.R. 5078, the PILLAR Act, and it advanced through committee and passed the House on November 17, 2025. However, Congress.gov still lists the bill as only House-passed, with Senate referral on November 18, 2025 and no Senate passage, presidential action, or public law status. The promise was to enact the Act, so the outcome is not fully delivered, but the candidate materially advanced it during the same term.

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