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PROTECT Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1400| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (4)
James E. Risch (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill provides incentives for electric utilities to invest in cybersecurity. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide incentives to electric utilities for investing in advanced cybersecurity technology. In addition, it establishes a grant and technical assistance program at the Department of Energy for electric utilities that are not regulated by FERC to deploy advanced cybersecurity technology.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4675
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4195
PROTECT Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2556
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1125
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1048
PROTECT Act
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7263
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4675
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4195
    PROTECT Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2556
    PROTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1125
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1048
    PROTECT Act


  • April 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7263
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 117-2377: Energy Infrastructure Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftElectric power generation and transmissionFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Government studies and investigationsHomeland securityPublic utilities and utility ratesRural conditions and development

PROTECT Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1400| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill provides incentives for electric utilities to invest in cybersecurity. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide incentives to electric utilities for investing in advanced cybersecurity technology. In addition, it establishes a grant and technical assistance program at the Department of Energy for electric utilities that are not regulated by FERC to deploy advanced cybersecurity technology.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4675
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4195
PROTECT Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2556
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1125
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1048
PROTECT Act
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7263
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4675
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4195
    PROTECT Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2556
    PROTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1125
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1048
    PROTECT Act


  • April 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7263
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (4)
James E. Risch (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 117-2377: Energy Infrastructure Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftElectric power generation and transmissionFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Government studies and investigationsHomeland securityPublic utilities and utility ratesRural conditions and development