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To establish a pilot program on securing energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3958| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger

C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (2)
John R. Carter (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing Energy Infrastructure Act of 2017 This bill establishes a two-year pilot program within the Department of Energy's (DOE) national laboratories to (1) identify the security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector; and (2) research, develop, test, and implement technology that can be used to isolate the most critical systems of such entities from cyberattacks. The bill also directs the Director of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of DOE to establish a working group to evaluate the technology solutions proposed by the national laboratories and to develop a national strategy to isolate the energy grid from attacks.
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Timeline
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-1761: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
  • S 115-79: Securing Energy Infrastructure Act
Advisory bodiesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyIndustrial facilitiesResearch administration and fundingTechnology assessment

To establish a pilot program on securing energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3958| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Securing Energy Infrastructure Act of 2017 This bill establishes a two-year pilot program within the Department of Energy's (DOE) national laboratories to (1) identify the security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector; and (2) research, develop, test, and implement technology that can be used to isolate the most critical systems of such entities from cyberattacks. The bill also directs the Director of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of DOE to establish a working group to evaluate the technology solutions proposed by the national laboratories and to develop a national strategy to isolate the energy grid from attacks.
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Timeline
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger

C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (2)
John R. Carter (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-1761: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
  • S 115-79: Securing Energy Infrastructure Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyIndustrial facilitiesResearch administration and fundingTechnology assessment