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Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2015

Introduced: November 2, 2015 Introduced by: Torres, Norma J. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 1, 2016
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Dec 17, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 16, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9353)
Dec 16, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9353)
Dec 16, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3878.
Dec 16, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9352-9355)
Dec 16, 2015
Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 15, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.
Dec 15, 2015
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Dec 15, 2015
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-379, Part I.
Nov 4, 2015
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 4, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 2, 2015
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.
Nov 2, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement, and evaluate at least every two years, a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks. The model must be consistent with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and any updates pursuant to the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014.

DHS must also: (1) seek to ensure participation of at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing the maritime community in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC); (2) establish guidelines for voluntary reporting of maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents to the NCCIC and other appropriate federal agencies; and (3) request the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee to report and make recommendations to DHS regarding the enhancement of cybersecurity information sharing between relevant federal agencies and state, local, and tribal governments, public safety and emergency response agencies, law enforcement and security organizations, the maritime industry, port owners and operators, and terminal owners and operators.

(Sec. 3) The Coast Guard must: (1) direct Area Maritime Security Advisory Committees to facilitate the sharing of cybersecurity risks and incidents to address port-specific cybersecurity risks, including, possibly, by establishing a working group of members of such committees to address port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and (2) require area maritime security plans and facility security plans to include a mitigation plan to prevent, manage, and respond to cybersecurity risks.

(Sec. 4) DHS's vulnerability assessments of facilities and vessels that may be involved in a transportation security incident must identify weaknesses in cybersecurity. Owners or operators of such vessels or facilities must include provisions regarding prevention, management, and response to cybersecurity risks in their security plans for deterring such incidents.

What's happening now February 1, 2016

Star Print ordered on the bill.

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