Maritime Cybersecurity Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides cybersecurity vulnerability assessments of certain maritime facility software and hardware Section 70102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (b)— in paragraph (1)(C), by inserting. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are National Security, Finance, Environment, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides cybersecurity vulnerability assessments of certain maritime facility software and hardware Section 70102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (b)— in paragraph (1)(C), by inserting...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides cybersecurity vulnerability assessments of certain maritime facility software and hardware Section 70102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (b)— in paragraph (1)(C), by inserting.
Key Policy Areas
National Security, Finance, Environment, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill provides cybersecurity vulnerability assessments of certain maritime facility software and hardware Section 70102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (b)— in paragraph (1)(C), by inserting.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Rick Scott
R-FL | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, …
Introduced in Senate
Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Kim) introduced …
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