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Introduced
06/23/2021
06/23/2021
In Committee
06/23/2021
06/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of prod- ucts and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Cyber Sense Act of 2020, requires the Secretary of Energy to establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, which is the large interconnected electrical grid system. The program would establish a testing process, maintain a cybersecurity vulnerability database, provide technical assistance to mitigate identified vulnerabilities, and develop guidance for electric utilities on procuring secure products. The bill also includes provisions to protect certain cybersecurity vulnerability information as critical electric infrastructure information, and it specifies that the federal government is not liable for the testing of products under the program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 06/23/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2199/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2199/BILLS-117s2199is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2199/BILLS-117s2199is.pdf.pdf |
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