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HOUSE 2928117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Cyber Sense Act of 2021

Last Action
7/21/2021

Actions

  • 2021-07-21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2021-07-20Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721-3722)
  • 2021-07-20Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721-3722)
  • 2021-07-20Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 2928 are considered vacated.
  • 2021-07-19At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2021-07-19DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2928.
  • 2021-07-19Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3641-3642; text: CR H3641)
  • 2021-07-19Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2021-07-19Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 66.
  • 2021-07-19Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-92.
  • 2021-07-19Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-92.
  • 2021-06-10Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • 2021-06-10Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 2021-06-09Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.
  • 2021-05-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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CRS Summary

As of 2021-07-20 (53)

Cyber Sense Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system. The bulk-power system includes facilities and control systems necessary for operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network.

Cosponsors (13)

  • Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
  • Michael Burgess (R-TX)
  • Larry Bucshon (R-IN)
  • Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
  • Fred Keller (R-PA)
  • David McKinley (R-WV)
  • Ann Kuster (D-NH)
  • MIKE DOYLE (D-PA)
  • Darren Soto (D-FL)
  • Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)
  • Antonio Delgado (D-NY)
  • Jason Crow (D-CO)
  • Warren Davidson (R-OH)

Subjects

  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Computers and information technology
  • Crime prevention
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Public utilities and utility rates
  • Research and development
  • Technology assessment
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