Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
Reps. Weber and Dingell Introduce Bipartisan Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
This bill is currently being reviewed by a committee in the House of Representatives. It recently moved forward after a subcommittee vote and is now waiting for the full committee to consider it. The bill is actively moving through the early stages of the lawmaking process.
Legislative Progress
This bill has bipartisan support from both a Republican and a Democrat, which helps its chances. However, many bills are introduced every year and never make it to a final vote.
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Personal Impact
Small energy companies and pipeline operators could benefit from free government-developed cybersecurity tools and training curricula. Because adoption is voluntary, smaller firms that lack big cybersecurity budgets could use these resources to improve their defenses without the cost of mandatory compliance programs.
“to provide technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve physical security and cybersecurity capabilities of natural gas pipelines”
State Impacts
Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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House panel moves pipeline cybersecurity and energy threat analysis bills forward to boost energy sector resilience
The Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act (H.R. 7272) directs the DOE to establish a program focused on strengthening the physical security and cybersecurity of pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The bill also directs the DOE to coordinate response and recovery efforts.
5 Bills to Boost Energy Sector Cyber Defenses Clear House Panel
The Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, H.R. 7272, improves the DOE's coordination and technical support for securing pipelines and LNG facilities. It aims to develop programs to improve collaboration, ensure timely responses to disruptions, and enhance overall resilience.
Committee sets vote on energy infrastructure security bills
The 'Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act,' H.R. 7272, sponsored by Reps. Randy Weber and Debbie Dingell, would require DOE to establish a program addressing cyber and physical risks facing pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities.
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Congressional Bill
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Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
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