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H.R. 6227 (114th)

Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 September 2016

Last action

30 September 2016 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

12 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. 28 September 2016

    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. 28 September 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 September 2016

    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

  4. 28 September 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 September 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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