Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-302
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2023-01-11
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft

Congressional oversight

Education programs funding

Employment and training programs

Energy research

Higher education

Minority education

Science and engineering education

Student aid and college costs
Latest action: action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-01-11
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish an Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Program. Under the program, DOE must provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs. In addition, DOE must provide the students and researchers supported under the program with research and training experiences at its National Laboratories and utilities.</p>

action_date: 2023-02-06
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of a next-generation, energy-specific, cybersecurity workforce. Specifically, DOE must provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs. In addition, DOE must provide graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with research and training experiences at its National Laboratories and utilities. Further, DOE must conduct outreach to historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges or universities, and minority-serving institutions.</p>

tv_txt: IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 302 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023 . 2. Energy cybersecurity university leadership activities (a) In general In coordination with the activities authorized under title VIII of division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ), the Secretary of Energy shall support the development of a next-generation energy-specific cybersecurity workforce by— (1) providing financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs; (2) providing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with research traineeship experiences at National Laboratories and utilities; and (3) conducting outreach to historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and minority-serving institutions. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the implementation of the activities described in subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Historically Black college and university The term historically Black college and university has the meaning given the term part B institution in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 ). (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (3) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an eligible institution under section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (4) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (5) Tribal College or University The term Tribal College or University has the meaning given such term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) ).

Passed the House of Representatives February 6, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 302 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023 . 2. Energy cybersecurity university leadership activities (a) In general In coordination with the activities authorized under title VIII of division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ), the Secretary of Energy shall support the development of a next-generation energy-specific cybersecurity workforce by— (1) providing financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs; (2) providing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with research traineeship experiences at National Laboratories and utilities; and (3) conducting outreach to historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and minority-serving institutions. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the implementation of the activities described in subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Historically Black college and university The term historically Black college and university has the meaning given the term part B institution in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 ). (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (3) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an eligible institution under section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (4) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (5) Tribal College or University The term Tribal College or University has the meaning given such term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) ).

Passed the House of Representatives February 6, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 302 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Ms. Ross (for herself and Mr. Carey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023 . 2. Energy cybersecurity university leadership program (a) Program (1) Establishment The Secretary of Energy shall establish an Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Program (referred to in this section as the Program ) to carry out the activities described in paragraph (2). (2) Program activities The Secretary of Energy shall— (A) provide financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs; (B) provide graduate students and postdoctoral researchers supported under the Program with research traineeship experiences at National Laboratories and utilities; and (C) conduct outreach to historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and minority-serving institutions. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the development and implementation of the Program. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Department The term Department means the Department of Energy. (2) Historically Black college and university The term historically Black college and university has the meaning given the term part B institution in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 ). (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (4) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an eligible institution under section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (5) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (6) Tribal College or University The term Tribal College or University has the meaning given such term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) ).