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.
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
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.
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