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ROBUST Act
12/30/2022, 5:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3654
The ROBUST Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 3654, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the cybersecurity of the United States by improving the coordination and information sharing between the government and private sector entities.
The ROBUST Act aims to establish a framework for the government to work with private sector companies to identify and respond to cyber threats in a more efficient and effective manner. This includes creating a process for sharing threat information, conducting risk assessments, and developing best practices for cybersecurity.
Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance the capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to respond to cyber incidents and provide assistance to private sector entities in the event of a cyber attack. It also calls for the establishment of a Cybersecurity Advisory Committee to provide guidance and recommendations on cybersecurity issues. Overall, the ROBUST Act is designed to strengthen the cybersecurity defenses of the United States by fostering collaboration between the government and private sector entities. It aims to improve the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats in order to protect critical infrastructure and national security interests.
The ROBUST Act aims to establish a framework for the government to work with private sector companies to identify and respond to cyber threats in a more efficient and effective manner. This includes creating a process for sharing threat information, conducting risk assessments, and developing best practices for cybersecurity.
Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance the capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to respond to cyber incidents and provide assistance to private sector entities in the event of a cyber attack. It also calls for the establishment of a Cybersecurity Advisory Committee to provide guidance and recommendations on cybersecurity issues. Overall, the ROBUST Act is designed to strengthen the cybersecurity defenses of the United States by fostering collaboration between the government and private sector entities. It aims to improve the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats in order to protect critical infrastructure and national security interests.
Congressional Summary of HR 3654
Rural Opportunities for Broadband in Underserved Settlements and Towns Act or the ROBUST Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to determine whether spectrum usage rights under covered licenses are unutilized or underutilized in rural areas. A covered license is an FCC-issued license for the use of electromagnetic spectrum (1) whereby a licensee may use such spectrum for the provision of broadband service, and (2) that includes a rural area in any part of its geographic scope.
If the FCC determines that a licensee's spectrum usage rights are unutilized or underutilized in a rural area, it must recommend that the licensee lease the rights to other entities to provide broadband service in that area.
The bill also establishes prioritization and eligibility requirements for funding provided under the Department of Agriculture's Broadband ReConnect Program, which furnishes loans and grants for the costs of infrastructure needed to provide broadband service in rural areas.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3654
Bill HR 3654 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3654 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3654's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3654
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3654
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3654
ROBUST Act
To expand access to electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes.
ROBUST Act
Rural Opportunities for Broadband in Underserved Settlements and Towns Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3654
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