Grid Security Research and Development Act

Bill: 116-hr-5760
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employment and training programs
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Homeland security
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Intergovernmental relations
Public utilities and utility rates
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Student aid and college costs
Technology assessment
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

Grid Security Research and Development Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a program to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyber and physical attacks by by increasing cyber and physical security capabilities of the energy sector and accelerating the development of relevant technologies and tools.
 
As part of the program, DOE must award research, development, and demonstration grants, including to (1) identify cybersecurity risks to information systems within, and impacting, the electricity sector, energy systems, and energy infrastructure; and (2) develop technologies that improve the physical security of information systems.
 
Additionally, DOE must 
 
 
establish a research, development, and demonstration competitive grant program to enhance resilience and strengthen emergency response and management pertaining to the energy sector;
 
provide technical assistance to certain entities for the commercial application of technologies to improve the resilience of the electric grid and commercial application of technologies;
 
collaborate with other federal agencies, state agencies, and the private sector to develop guidance for research and demonstration activities to improve cybersecurity capabilities of the energy sector;
 
work with stakeholders to identify information, research, staff training, and analytical tools needed to evaluate cybersecurity issues and challenges in the energy sector;
 
support the development of a cybersecurity workforce that includes collaboration between relevant federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities best suited to provide national leadership on cybersecurity-related issues; and
 
develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the energy sector.
 

action_date: 2020-09-04
text: 

Grid Security Research and Development Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a program to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyber and physical attacks by by increasing cyber and physical security capabilities of the energy sector and accelerating the development of relevant technologies and tools.
 
As part of the program, DOE must award research, development, and demonstration grants, including to (1) identify cybersecurity risks to information systems within, and impacting, the electricity sector, energy systems, and energy infrastructure; and (2) develop technologies that improve the physical security of information systems.
 
Additionally, DOE must 
 
 
establish a research, development, and demonstration competitive grant program to enhance resilience and strengthen emergency response and management pertaining to the energy sector;
 
provide technical assistance to certain entities for the commercial application of technologies to improve the resilience of the electric grid and commercial application of technologies;
 
collaborate with other federal agencies, state agencies, and the private sector to develop guidance for research and demonstration activities to improve cybersecurity capabilities of the energy sector;
 
work with stakeholders to identify information, research, staff training, and analytical tools needed to evaluate cybersecurity issues and challenges in the energy sector;
 
support the development of a cybersecurity workforce that includes collaboration between relevant federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities best suited to provide national leadership on cybersecurity-related issues; 
 
develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the energy sector; and
 
implement a research and development program of technologies and tools to help ensure the resilience and security of critical integrated grid infrastructures. 
 

action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 

Grid Security Research and Development Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a program to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyber and physical attacks by by increasing cyber and physical security capabilities of the energy sector and accelerating the development of relevant technologies and tools.
 
As part of the program, DOE must award research, development, and demonstration grants, including to (1) identify cybersecurity risks to information systems within, and impacting, the electricity sector, energy systems, and energy infrastructure; and (2) develop technologies that improve the physical security of information systems.
 
Additionally, DOE must 
 
 
establish a research, development, and demonstration competitive grant program to enhance resilience and strengthen emergency response and management pertaining to the energy sector;
 
provide technical assistance to certain entities for the commercial application of technologies to improve the resilience of the electric grid and commercial application of technologies;
 
collaborate with other federal agencies, state agencies, and the private sector to develop guidance for research and demonstration activities to improve cybersecurity capabilities of the energy sector;
 
work with stakeholders to identify information, research, staff training, and analytical tools needed to evaluate cybersecurity issues and challenges in the energy sector;
 
support the development of a cybersecurity workforce that includes collaboration between relevant federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities best suited to provide national leadership on cybersecurity-related issues; 
 
develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the energy sector; and
 
implement a research and development program of technologies and tools to help ensure the resilience and security of critical integrated grid infrastructures. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5025-5028)
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5760.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5025-5030)
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Mr. Bera moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 391.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-489, Part I.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-489, Part I.
action_date: 2020-02-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House