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Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act

Introduced: September 28, 2016 Introduced by: Bera, Ami Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Sep 30, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Sep 28, 2016
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.
Sep 28, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now September 30, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

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