Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-3101
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2017-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Federal-Indian relations
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: 

Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate increased information sharing about cybersecurity among maritime interests.
 
DHS must:
 
 
develop, implement, and continually review a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks; 
 
seek input from at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing maritime interests in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center; 
 
establish voluntary reporting guidelines for maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents; and
 
request that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee report and make recommendations to DHS about methods to enhance cybersecurity and information sharing among security stakeholders from federal, state, local, and tribal governments; public safety and emergency response agencies; law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry participants; port owners and operators; and maritime terminal owners and operators.

 
Through the Coast Guard, DHS must also:
 
 
direct each Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee to facilitate the sharing of information about, and development of plans to address, port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and 
 
require that area maritime security plans and facility security plans approved after enactment of this Act include mitigation measures to prevent, manage, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

 
The bill amends the federal shipping codes to include cybersecurity in facility and vessel vulnerability assessments.

action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 

Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

 
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate increased information sharing about cybersecurity among maritime interests.
 
DHS must:
 
 
develop, implement, and continually review a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks; 
 
seek input from at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing maritime interests in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center; 
 
establish voluntary reporting guidelines for maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents; 
 
request that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee report and make recommendations to DHS about methods to enhance cybersecurity and information sharing among security stakeholders from federal, state, local, and tribal governments; public safety and emergency response agencies; law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry participants; port owners and operators; and maritime terminal owners and operators; and 
 
ensure that maritime security risk assessments include cybersecurity risks to ports and the maritime border of the United States.

 
(Sec. 3) Through the Coast Guard, DHS must also:
 
 
direct each Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee to facilitate the sharing of information about, and development of plans to address, port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and 
 
require that area maritime security plans and facility security plans approved after enactment of this Act include mitigation measures to prevent, manage, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

 
(Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal shipping codes to include cybersecurity in facility and vessel vulnerability assessments.
 
 

action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017

 
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate increased information sharing about cybersecurity among maritime interests.
 
DHS must:

 
develop, implement, and continually review a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks; 
 
seek input from at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing maritime interests in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center; 
 
establish voluntary reporting guidelines for maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents; and 
 
request that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee report and make recommendations to DHS about methods to enhance cybersecurity and information sharing among security stakeholders from federal, state, local, and tribal governments; public safety and emergency response agencies; law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry participants; port owners and operators; and maritime terminal owners and operators. 
 
 
(Sec. 3) Through the Coast Guard, DHS must also:
 
 
direct each Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee to facilitate the sharing of information about, and development of plans to address, port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and 
 
require that area maritime transportation security plans and vessel and facility security plans approved after enactment of this Act include mitigation measures to prevent, manage, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

 
(Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal shipping codes to include cybersecurity in facility and vessel vulnerability assessments.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8104-8105)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8104-8105)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3101.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8104-8107)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-356, Part I.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-356, Part I.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged.
action_date: 2017-08-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Introduced in House