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H.R. 4120 (115th)

Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act

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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

Energy

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

  1. 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

  2. 25 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 October 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 November 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Source: Committee

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