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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 28, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 3101

Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 24, 2017)

Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate increased information sharing about cybersecurity among maritime interests.

DHS must:

  • develop, implement, and continually review a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks;
  • seek input from at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing maritime interests in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center;
  • establish voluntary reporting guidelines for maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents; and
  • request that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee report and make recommendations to DHS about methods to enhance cybersecurity and information sharing among security stakeholders from federal, state, local, and tribal governments; public safety and emergency response agencies; law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry participants; port owners and operators; and maritime terminal owners and operators.

(Sec. 3) Through the Coast Guard, DHS must also:

  • direct each Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee to facilitate the sharing of information about, and development of plans to address, port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and 
  • require that area maritime transportation security plans and vessel and facility security plans approved after enactment of this Act include mitigation measures to prevent, manage, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

(Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal shipping codes to include cybersecurity in facility and vessel vulnerability assessments.

    What just happenedOct 25, 2017

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Who’s behind it

    Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35](D-CA)Sponsor
    6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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    1. Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral

      Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

      Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    2. Oct 24, 2017FloorH38310

      Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    3. Oct 24, 2017FloorH37300

      On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8104-8105)

    4. Oct 24, 2017Floor8000

      Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8104-8105)

    5. Oct 24, 2017FloorH8D000

      DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3101.

    6. Oct 24, 2017FloorH30000

      Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8104-8107)

    7. Oct 24, 2017FloorH30300

      Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    8. Oct 19, 2017CalendarsH12410

      Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.

    9. Oct 19, 2017DischargeH12300

      Committee on Transportation discharged.

      Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    10. Oct 19, 2017Committee5500

      Committee on Transportation discharged.

      Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    11. Oct 19, 2017CommitteeH12200

      Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-356, Part I.

      Homeland Security Committee
    12. Oct 19, 2017Committee5000

      Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-356, Part I.

      Homeland Security Committee
    13. Sep 7, 2017Committee

      Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

      Homeland Security Committee
    14. Sep 7, 2017Committee

      Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

      Homeland Security Committee
    15. Sep 7, 2017Committee

      Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged.

      Homeland Security Committee
    16. Aug 29, 2017Committee

      Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

      Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
    17. Jun 29, 2017Committee

      Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

      Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
    18. Jun 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

      Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

      Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    19. Jun 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

      Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

      Homeland Security Committee
    20. Jun 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

      Introduced in House

    21. Jun 28, 2017IntroReferral1000

      Introduced in House

    Passed House amendedOct 24, 201736

    Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

    (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate increased information sharing about cybersecurity among maritime interests.

    DHS must:

    • develop, implement, and continually review a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks;
    • seek input from at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing maritime interests in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center;
    • establish voluntary reporting guidelines for maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents; and
    • request that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee report and make recommendations to DHS about methods to enhance cybersecurity and information sharing among security stakeholders from federal, state, local, and tribal governments; public safety and emergency response agencies; law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry participants; port owners and operators; and maritime terminal owners and operators.

    (Sec. 3) Through the Coast Guard, DHS must also:

    • direct each Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee to facilitate the sharing of information about, and development of plans to address, port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and 
    • require that area maritime transportation security plans and vessel and facility security plans approved after enactment of this Act include mitigation measures to prevent, manage, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

    (Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal shipping codes to include cybersecurity in facility and vessel vulnerability assessments.

      Reported to House without amendment, Part IOct 19, 201728

      (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

      Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

      (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate increased information sharing about cybersecurity among maritime interests.

      DHS must:

      • develop, implement, and continually review a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks;
      • seek input from at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing maritime interests in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center;
      • establish voluntary reporting guidelines for maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents;
      • request that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee report and make recommendations to DHS about methods to enhance cybersecurity and information sharing among security stakeholders from federal, state, local, and tribal governments; public safety and emergency response agencies; law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry participants; port owners and operators; and maritime terminal owners and operators; and
      • ensure that maritime security risk assessments include cybersecurity risks to ports and the maritime border of the United States.

      (Sec. 3) Through the Coast Guard, DHS must also:

      • direct each Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee to facilitate the sharing of information about, and development of plans to address, port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and 
      • require that area maritime security plans and facility security plans approved after enactment of this Act include mitigation measures to prevent, manage, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

      (Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal shipping codes to include cybersecurity in facility and vessel vulnerability assessments.

      Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2017

      Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

      This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate increased information sharing about cybersecurity among maritime interests.

      DHS must:

      • develop, implement, and continually review a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks;
      • seek input from at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing maritime interests in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center;
      • establish voluntary reporting guidelines for maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents; and
      • request that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee report and make recommendations to DHS about methods to enhance cybersecurity and information sharing among security stakeholders from federal, state, local, and tribal governments; public safety and emergency response agencies; law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry participants; port owners and operators; and maritime terminal owners and operators.

      Through the Coast Guard, DHS must also:

      • direct each Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee to facilitate the sharing of information about, and development of plans to address, port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and 
      • require that area maritime security plans and facility security plans approved after enactment of this Act include mitigation measures to prevent, manage, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

      The bill amends the federal shipping codes to include cybersecurity in facility and vessel vulnerability assessments.

      Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017 — Informed