United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4120 (115th)
Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act
Introduced
25 October 2017
Last action
22 May 2018 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Sponsors
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]
Subjects
Energy
Source updated
11 August 2025
Summary
Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop an initiative to mitigate the consequences on the electric grid from the results of cyberattacks by increasing cybersecurity capabilities of the electricity sector. Additionally, DOE must 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 electricity sector. The National Institute of Standards and Technology must develop voluntary cybersecurity training standards that minimize duplication and maintain a public database of cybersecurity training programs. The Energy Sector Government Coordinating Council must develop a coordinated interagency strategic plan to advance cybersecurity capabilities in the electricity sector.
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Timeline
25 October 2017
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Source: IntroReferral
25 October 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 October 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 October 2017
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Source: Committee
1 November 2017
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Source: Committee
22 May 2018
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 25 October 2017 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4120
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/4120
- us · 115-hr-4120 · source updated 11 August 2025