Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act

11/19/2024, 12:26 AM

Summary of Bill S 3635

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3635

Bill S 3635 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2024. Bill S 3635 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2024.  Bill S 3635's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547. as of November 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3635

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3635

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyGames and hobbies

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3635

Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition ActIndustrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition ActA bill to improve the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competitions.
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