PROTECT Act of 2019

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2556 PROTECT Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2556

Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019 or the PROTECT Act of 2019

This bill addresses providing incentives for electric utilities to invest in cybersecurity.

Specifically, the bill

directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide incentives to electric utilities for investing in advanced cybersecurity technology, and
establishes a grant and technical assistance program at the Department of Energy for electric utilities that are not regulated by FERC to deploy advanced cybersecurity technology.

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Current Status of Bill S 2556

Bill S 2556 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 26, 2019. Bill S 2556 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on September 26, 2019. Bill S 2556's most recent activity was By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-196. as of January 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2556

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2556

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Computer security and identity theft

- Computers and information technology

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

- Government studies and investigations

- Homeland security

- Public utilities and utility rates

- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2556

PROTECT Act of 2019

Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019

PROTECT Act of 2019

Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019

A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide energy cybersecurity investment incentives, to establish a grant and technical assistance program for cybersecurity investments, and for other purposes.