Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act

Bill 118 hr 1148, also known as the Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the cybersecurity of critical electric infrastructure by requiring incident reporting to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Under this bill, owners and operators of critical electric infrastructure, such as power plants and electrical grids, would be required to report any cybersecurity incidents to the DHS within 72 hours of discovering the incident. These incidents could include cyber attacks, data breaches, or other malicious activities that could compromise the security of the electric infrastructure.

The DHS would then be responsible for analyzing and responding to these incident reports, as well as providing guidance and assistance to the affected entities to help them mitigate the impact of the cybersecurity incident. The bill also includes provisions for protecting the confidentiality of the information shared with the DHS and for ensuring that the reporting requirements do not impose an undue burden on the entities involved. Overall, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act aims to improve the cybersecurity of critical electric infrastructure in the United States by promoting timely and effective incident reporting and response. This bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards safeguarding the nation's electric infrastructure from cyber threats.