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Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3256| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2020
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program until May 1, 2025. The CFATS program requires chemical facilities to assess and address their threat vulnerabilities. The bill requires DHS to (1) verify information submitted by a covered chemical facility prior to assigning such facility a lower risk tier or determining that it no longer presents a high level of security risk, and (2) develop a voluntary program for chemical facilities to address potential security risks. DHS shall, among other things (1) provide for an annual review of a facility's compliance with its emergency response plan; (2) make necessary information available to state, local, and regional fusion centers and state and local government officials to ensure that emergency response providers are prepared; (3) establish a Chemical Security Advisory Committee to advise DHS on the implementation of this bill; and (4) study how to improve training and support for local emergency response providers in areas with high concentrations of covered facilities in how to respond to a terrorist attack on a chemical facility. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shall (1) conduct a review of potential effects of attacks on covered chemical facilities or other critical infrastructure, and (2) establish a secure communications and information technology infrastructure or platform that allows facility owners and operators to voluntarily report on emerging threats. The Government Accountability Office shall evaluate the effectiveness of DHS risk-based performance standards.

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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Jun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Jun 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jun 19, 2019
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 19, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 12.
Dec 12, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-341, Part I.
Mar 5, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3416
Introduced in Senate
Sep 21, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.
Sep 21, 2020
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.


  • June 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • June 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • June 19, 2019
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.


  • June 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 19, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 12.


  • December 12, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-341, Part I.


  • March 5, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3416
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 21, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.


  • September 21, 2020
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 116-251: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHomeland securityIndustrial facilitiesPerformance measurementPersonnel recordsRight of privacyState and local government operationsTerrorism

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3256| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2020
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program until May 1, 2025. The CFATS program requires chemical facilities to assess and address their threat vulnerabilities. The bill requires DHS to (1) verify information submitted by a covered chemical facility prior to assigning such facility a lower risk tier or determining that it no longer presents a high level of security risk, and (2) develop a voluntary program for chemical facilities to address potential security risks. DHS shall, among other things (1) provide for an annual review of a facility's compliance with its emergency response plan; (2) make necessary information available to state, local, and regional fusion centers and state and local government officials to ensure that emergency response providers are prepared; (3) establish a Chemical Security Advisory Committee to advise DHS on the implementation of this bill; and (4) study how to improve training and support for local emergency response providers in areas with high concentrations of covered facilities in how to respond to a terrorist attack on a chemical facility. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shall (1) conduct a review of potential effects of attacks on covered chemical facilities or other critical infrastructure, and (2) establish a secure communications and information technology infrastructure or platform that allows facility owners and operators to voluntarily report on emerging threats. The Government Accountability Office shall evaluate the effectiveness of DHS risk-based performance standards.

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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Jun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Jun 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jun 19, 2019
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 19, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 12.
Dec 12, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-341, Part I.
Mar 5, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3416
Introduced in Senate
Sep 21, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.
Sep 21, 2020
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.


  • June 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • June 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • June 19, 2019
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.


  • June 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 19, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 12.


  • December 12, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-341, Part I.


  • March 5, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3416
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 21, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.


  • September 21, 2020
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 116-251: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHomeland securityIndustrial facilitiesPerformance measurementPersonnel recordsRight of privacyState and local government operationsTerrorism