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

Introduced: June 28, 2017 Introduced by: Torres, Norma J. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 25, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 24, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 24, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8104-8105)
Oct 24, 2017
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)
Oct 24, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3101.
Oct 24, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8104-8107)
Oct 24, 2017
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 19, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.
Oct 19, 2017
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Oct 19, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-356, Part I.
Sep 7, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 7, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 7, 2017
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged.
Aug 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Jun 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jun 28, 2017
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.
Jun 28, 2017
Introduced in House
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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.

What's happening now October 25, 2017

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

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Sep 5, 2017
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Correa, J. Luis
California · Jun 29, 2017
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Jun 29, 2017
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jun 29, 2017
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