Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez has been named the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security panel’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, replacing Eric Swalwell after his resignation. Ramirez, reelected in 2024 and formerly the committee’s vice ranking member, has criticized CISA staffing cuts and data-security decisions tied to the Department of Government Efficiency initiative and has cited incidents like the SolarWinds breach as national security concerns. #DeliaRamirez #CISA
Keypoints
- Delia Ramirez becomes ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- Committee Democrats approved the leadership change at a meeting held before a GOP-excluded “shadow hearing” on election interference.
- Ramirez has criticized CISA personnel cutbacks and the Department of Government Efficiency’s handling of sensitive data.
- She cosponsored legislation to broaden access to cybersecurity careers for underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.
- The leadership shift follows Eric Swalwell’s resignation and completes a full turnover on the subcommittee as hearings on CISA’s role are scheduled.
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