Domains Critical to Homeland Security Act

Domains Critical to Homeland Security Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research and development to identify U.S. critical domains for economic and homeland security and evaluate the extent to which disruption, corruption, exploitation, or dysfunction of any such domain poses a substantial threat to homeland security. The bill defines United States critical domains for economic security as the critical infrastructure and other associated industries, technologies, and intellectual property, or any combination thereof, that are essential to U.S. economic security.

DHS may conduct additional research into high-risk critical domains under specified circumstances.

Bill 117 HR 3264, also known as the Domains Critical to Homeland Security Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to identify and protect critical infrastructure that is essential to the security of the United States.

The bill outlines a process for identifying and categorizing various domains that are crucial to homeland security, such as energy, transportation, and communication systems. It also establishes a framework for assessing the vulnerabilities of these critical infrastructure sectors and developing strategies to mitigate potential risks.

Additionally, the Domains Critical to Homeland Security Act calls for the creation of a National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Research and Development Plan. This plan would coordinate research efforts across government agencies and private sector partners to enhance the security and resilience of critical infrastructure. Overall, this bill aims to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent and respond to threats to critical infrastructure, ultimately enhancing the security of the United States.