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US HR1833

US HR1833
DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
07/21/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastruc- ture Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, the DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2021, amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with the responsibility to maintain capabilities to identify and address threats and vulnerabilities to industrial control systems, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. The bill requires CISA to lead federal efforts to mitigate cybersecurity threats to industrial control systems, maintain threat hunting and incident response capabilities, provide technical assistance to industry and other stakeholders, and coordinate the sharing of vulnerability information. The bill also mandates CISA to provide regular briefings to Congress on its industrial control systems capabilities and requires a review by the Government Accountability Office on CISA's implementation of these new responsibilities.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/21/2021)

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