S Bill 3635 Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2024-01-22

Bill 118 s 3635, also known as the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a competition focused on industrial control systems cybersecurity. Industrial control systems are used to manage and control critical infrastructure such as power plants, water treatment facilities, and transportation systems. These systems are increasingly becoming targets for cyber attacks, which can have serious consequences for public safety and national security. The competition established by this bill would bring together students, professionals, and experts in the field of cybersecurity to develop and test their skills in protecting industrial control systems from cyber threats. The competition would be overseen by the Department of Homeland Security and would aim to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure in the United States. Overall, the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act seeks to address the growing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure by promoting collaboration and innovation in the field of industrial control systems cybersecurity.

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.

Alternative Names

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

A bill to improve the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competitions.

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

A bill to improve the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competitions.

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

A bill to improve the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competitions.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact

Computer security and identity theft

Computers and information technology

Games and hobbies

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

Committees and Subcommittees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

11/19/2024, 12:26 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.
Bill 118 s 3635, also known as the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a competition focused on industrial control systems cyberse...
Congress
118

Number
S - 3635

Introduced on
2024-01-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/22/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.
Bill 118 s 3635, also known as the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a competition focused on industrial control systems cyberse...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to improve the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competitions.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact
Computer security and identity theft•
Computers and information technology•
Games and hobbies

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/12/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.