Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 25, 2017)
Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE)to develop an initiative to mitigate the consequences on the electric grid from the results of cyberattacks by increasing cybersecurity capabilities of the electricity sector.
Additionally, DOE must collaborate with other federal agencies, state agencies, and the private sector to develop guidance for research and demonstration activities to improve cybersecurity capabilities of the electricity sector.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology must develop voluntary cybersecurity training standards that minimize duplication and maintain a public database of cybersecurity training programs.
The Energy Sector Government Coordinating Council must develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the electricity sector.
What just happenedMay 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 25, 2017
- May 22, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Research and Technology Subcommittee - May 22, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy Subcommittee - Nov 1, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee - Oct 27, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Oct 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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 - Oct 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Oct 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House