H.R. 3878 · 114th Congress
Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2015
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Passed the House without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 114th Congress ended.
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- House Introduced Nov 2, 2015
- House Passed Dec 16, 2015
Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2015
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Dec 16, 2015
Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2015
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement, and evaluate at least every two years, a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks. The model must be consistent with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and any updates pursuant to the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014.
DHS must also: (1) seek to ensure participation of at least one information sharing and analysis organization representing the maritime community in the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC); (2) establish guidelines for voluntary reporting of maritime-related cybersecurity risks and incidents to the NCCIC and other appropriate federal agencies; and (3) request the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee to report and make recommendations to DHS regarding the enhancement of cybersecurity information sharing between relevant federal agencies and state, local, and tribal governments, public safety and emergency response agencies, law enforcement and security organizations, the maritime industry, port owners and operators, and terminal owners and operators.
(Sec. 3) The Coast Guard must: (1) direct Area Maritime Security Advisory Committees to facilitate the sharing of cybersecurity risks and incidents to address port-specific cybersecurity risks, including, possibly, by establishing a working group of members of such committees to address port-specific cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and (2) require area maritime security plans and facility security plans to include a mitigation plan to prevent, manage, and respond to cybersecurity risks.
(Sec. 4) DHS's vulnerability assessments of facilities and vessels that may be involved in a transportation security incident must identify weaknesses in cybersecurity. Owners or operators of such vessels or facilities must include provisions regarding prevention, management, and response to cybersecurity risks in their security plans for deterring such incidents.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2015
Latest action (Feb 1, 2016): Star Print ordered on the bill.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 2, 2015
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Nov 2, 2015
- House Passed Dec 16, 2015
No recorded floor vote found.