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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2020Energy
H.R. 5760

Grid Security Research and Development Act

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Grid Security Research and Development Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a program to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyber and physical attacks by by increasing cyber and physical security capabilities of the energy sector and accelerating the development of relevant technologies and tools.

As part of the program, DOE must award research, development, and demonstration grants, including to (1) identify cybersecurity risks to information systems within, and impacting, the electricity sector, energy systems, and energy infrastructure; and (2) develop technologies that improve the physical security of information systems.

Additionally, DOE must

  • establish a research, development, and demonstration competitive grant program to enhance resilience and strengthen emergency response and management pertaining to the energy sector;
  • provide technical assistance to certain entities for the commercial application of technologies to improve the resilience of the electric grid and commercial application of technologies;
  • 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 energy sector;
  • work with stakeholders to identify information, research, staff training, and analytical tools needed to evaluate cybersecurity issues and challenges in the energy sector;
  • support the development of a cybersecurity workforce that includes collaboration between relevant federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities best suited to provide national leadership on cybersecurity-related issues;
  • develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the energy sector; and
  • implement a research and development program of technologies and tools to help ensure the resilience and security of critical integrated grid infrastructures.

What just happenedSep 30, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Sep 30, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Sep 29, 2020FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 29, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5025-5028)

  4. Sep 29, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Sep 29, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5760.

  6. Sep 29, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5025-5030)

  7. Sep 29, 2020FloorH30300

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

  8. Sep 4, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 391.

  9. Sep 4, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Sep 4, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Sep 4, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-489, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. Sep 4, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-489, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Feb 19, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
  14. Feb 12, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  15. Feb 12, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  16. Feb 5, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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
  17. Feb 5, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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
  18. Feb 5, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 5, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 29, 202053

Grid Security Research and Development Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a program to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyber and physical attacks by by increasing cyber and physical security capabilities of the energy sector and accelerating the development of relevant technologies and tools.

As part of the program, DOE must award research, development, and demonstration grants, including to (1) identify cybersecurity risks to information systems within, and impacting, the electricity sector, energy systems, and energy infrastructure; and (2) develop technologies that improve the physical security of information systems.

Additionally, DOE must

  • establish a research, development, and demonstration competitive grant program to enhance resilience and strengthen emergency response and management pertaining to the energy sector;
  • provide technical assistance to certain entities for the commercial application of technologies to improve the resilience of the electric grid and commercial application of technologies;
  • 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 energy sector;
  • work with stakeholders to identify information, research, staff training, and analytical tools needed to evaluate cybersecurity issues and challenges in the energy sector;
  • support the development of a cybersecurity workforce that includes collaboration between relevant federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities best suited to provide national leadership on cybersecurity-related issues;
  • develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the energy sector; and
  • implement a research and development program of technologies and tools to help ensure the resilience and security of critical integrated grid infrastructures.
Reported to HouseSep 4, 20207

Grid Security Research and Development Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a program to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyber and physical attacks by by increasing cyber and physical security capabilities of the energy sector and accelerating the development of relevant technologies and tools.

As part of the program, DOE must award research, development, and demonstration grants, including to (1) identify cybersecurity risks to information systems within, and impacting, the electricity sector, energy systems, and energy infrastructure; and (2) develop technologies that improve the physical security of information systems.

Additionally, DOE must

  • establish a research, development, and demonstration competitive grant program to enhance resilience and strengthen emergency response and management pertaining to the energy sector;
  • provide technical assistance to certain entities for the commercial application of technologies to improve the resilience of the electric grid and commercial application of technologies;
  • 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 energy sector;
  • work with stakeholders to identify information, research, staff training, and analytical tools needed to evaluate cybersecurity issues and challenges in the energy sector;
  • support the development of a cybersecurity workforce that includes collaboration between relevant federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities best suited to provide national leadership on cybersecurity-related issues;
  • develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the energy sector; and
  • implement a research and development program of technologies and tools to help ensure the resilience and security of critical integrated grid infrastructures.
Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2020

Grid Security Research and Development Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a program to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyber and physical attacks by by increasing cyber and physical security capabilities of the energy sector and accelerating the development of relevant technologies and tools.

As part of the program, DOE must award research, development, and demonstration grants, including to (1) identify cybersecurity risks to information systems within, and impacting, the electricity sector, energy systems, and energy infrastructure; and (2) develop technologies that improve the physical security of information systems.

Additionally, DOE must

  • establish a research, development, and demonstration competitive grant program to enhance resilience and strengthen emergency response and management pertaining to the energy sector;
  • provide technical assistance to certain entities for the commercial application of technologies to improve the resilience of the electric grid and commercial application of technologies;
  • 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 energy sector;
  • work with stakeholders to identify information, research, staff training, and analytical tools needed to evaluate cybersecurity issues and challenges in the energy sector;
  • support the development of a cybersecurity workforce that includes collaboration between relevant federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities best suited to provide national leadership on cybersecurity-related issues; and
  • develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the energy sector.
Grid Security Research and Development Act — Informed