Domains Critical to Homeland Security Act

5/11/2023, 3:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3264

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3264

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3264

Bill HR 3264 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2021. Bill HR 3264 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 17, 2021.  Bill HR 3264's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3264

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3264

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

Economic performance and conditionsForeign and international corporationsGovernment studies and investigationsHomeland securityInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyManufacturingResearch and developmentTrade secrets and economic espionage

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3264

Domains Critical to Homeland Security ActTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require research and development to identify and evaluate the extent to which critical domain risks within the United States supply chain pose a substantial threat to homeland security, and for other purposes.Domains Critical to Homeland Security ActDomains Critical to Homeland Security ActDomains Critical to Homeland Security ActDomains Critical to Homeland Security Act
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