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Continuity of the Economy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3928| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2020
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Continuity of the Economy Act of 2020 This bill requires the President to develop a plan to maintain and restore the U.S. economy in response to a cyberattack or other significant event that is natural or human-caused that results in severe degradation to economic activity. Among other requirements, this plan shall (1) examine the distribution of goods and services across the United States necessary for the reliable functioning of the country during such an event; (2) identify the economic functions of relevant actors whose disruption, corruption, or dysfunction would have a debilitating effect on security, defense readiness, or public health or safety; and (3) identify the critical distribution mechanisms for each economic sector that should be prioritized for operation during such an event.
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Jun 10, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 10, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Commerce

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Continuity of the Economy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3928| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2020
Continuity of the Economy Act of 2020 This bill requires the President to develop a plan to maintain and restore the U.S. economy in response to a cyberattack or other significant event that is natural or human-caused that results in severe degradation to economic activity. Among other requirements, this plan shall (1) examine the distribution of goods and services across the United States necessary for the reliable functioning of the country during such an event; (2) identify the economic functions of relevant actors whose disruption, corruption, or dysfunction would have a debilitating effect on security, defense readiness, or public health or safety; and (3) identify the critical distribution mechanisms for each economic sector that should be prioritized for operation during such an event.
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Timeline
Jun 10, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 10, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsBanking and financial institutions regulationComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCurrencyEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionFederal-Indian relationsFinancial crises and stabilizationFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international bankingHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesIndustrial policy and productivityIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaManufacturingMaterialsMilitary readinessOil and gasPipelinesProperty rightsPublic-private cooperationRule of law and government transparencySecuritiesStrategic materials and reservesTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation safety and security