H.R. 3026, the Protecting America's Cybersecurity Act, would reinstate employees who were involuntarily removed from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) between January 25 and March 1, 2025, and restore their back pay. The bill also prohibits future involuntary removals or transfers of CISA employees unless Congress passes a new law specifically authorizing such actions, protecting the agency from resource cuts or staff reductions without legislative approval. Additionally, the legislation prevents employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from working at CISA and bars federal funding for their salaries or expenses if assigned to the agency. The bill includes exceptions for political appointees and employees removed for misconduct or poor performance. The legislation would affect CISA personnel and the agency's operations, with potential budget implications related to reinstated employee compensation and restrictions on staffing changes.
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