Delia Ramirez Named Top Democrat on House Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Summary
Delia Ramirez replaces Eric Swalwell as the top Democrat on the House cybersecurity subcommittee. She has criticized CISA cuts and DOGE data-security decisions; the panel is scheduled to hold a hearing on CISA’s role.
Key points
- Committee Democrats approved Ramirez’s appointment as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- She replaces Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
- Ramirez has criticized Trump administration personnel cuts at CISA and data-security decisions tied to the Department of Government Efficiency.
- She has also criticized Microsoft’s role in the SolarWinds breach under the Biden administration.
- The subcommittee is scheduled to hold a hearing on CISA’s role as sector risk management agency for critical infrastructure sectors.
- Ramirez cosponsored legislation intended to broaden access to cybersecurity careers for underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Congressional cybersecurity subcommittee leadership change
- Impact
- Delia Ramirez became the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection after Eric Swalwell’s resignation. The change places Ramirez, who has criticized CISA staffing cuts and the Department of Government Efficiency’s handling of sensitive data, in a leading role in Democratic oversight of the subcommittee.
People
Andrew GarbarinoFormer subcommittee chairman who became chair of the full House Homeland Security Committee.Andy OglesTook over as chair of the subcommittee late last year, according to the article.Delia RamirezIllinois representative who became the ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. She has criticized CISA staffing cuts and data-security decisions associated with the Department of Government Efficiency, and cosponsored legislation to broaden access to cybersecurity careers.Donald TrumpThe article reports Ramirez’s criticism of cybersecurity and data-security decisions under his administration, including CISA personnel cutbacks.Elon MuskThe article identifies him as leading the Department of Government Efficiency initiative. Ramirez criticized the initiative’s handling of sensitive data and alleged misuse of power.Eric SwalwellFormer ranking Democrat on the subcommittee; his resignation from Congress preceded Ramirez’s appointment.