United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 1400 — PROTECT Act of 2021

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill provides incentives for electric utilities to invest in cybersecurity. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide incentives to electric utilities for investing in advanced cybersecurity technology. In addition, it establishes a grant and technical assistance program at the Department of Energy for electric utilities that are not regulated by FERC to deploy advanced cybersecurity technology.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Also cites: 5 U.S.C. § 552, 6 U.S.C. § 1501, 16 U.S.C. § 824o-1, 16 U.S.C. § 824s

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new provisions to the Federal Power Act to incentivize cybersecurity investments in public utilities and establish a grant program for cybersecurity technologies.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    SEC. 219A. INCENTIVES FOR CYBERSECURITY INVESTMENTS. ...

    This new section introduces incentives for public utilities to invest in advanced cybersecurity technologies and establishes related regulatory frameworks.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    the term 'advanced cybersecurity technology' means any technology, operational capability, or service ...

    Defines advanced cybersecurity technology to guide investment incentives.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    The Commission, in consultation with related entities, shall conduct a study ...

    Mandates a study to identify effective incentive structures for cybersecurity technology investments.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    Not later than 1 year after ... the Commission shall establish, by rule, incentive-based ... rate treatments ...

    Requires the Commission to implement rate treatments to encourage public utility investment in cybersecurity.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    The Commission may provide additional incentives ... to reduce cybersecurity risks to ... critical infrastructure.

    Allows for additional incentive provisions targeting critical infrastructure based on cybersecurity risk assessments.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    Any rate approved under a rule issued pursuant to this section ... shall be subject to ... just and reasonable rates.

    Ensures that rates approved for cybersecurity investment incentives are just and reasonable.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    Any rule issued ... shall preclude ... unjust and unreasonable double recovery ...

    Prohibits rate treatments that would allow for double recovery of costs related to cybersecurity investments.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    The Commission shall permit public utilities to apply for incentive-based rate treatment ... on a single-issue basis ...

    Facilitates more flexible rate filings specifically for cybersecurity investments.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    Advanced cybersecurity technology information ... shall be considered to be critical electric infrastructure information ...

    Establishes protections for sensitive information related to cybersecurity technologies.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    The Secretary ... shall establish a program, to be known as the 'Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program' ...

    Creates a grant and technical assistance program specifically for rural and municipal utilities to enhance cybersecurity.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    The Secretary ... shall award grants and provide technical assistance on a competitive basis ...

    Outlines the competitive grant process to support cybersecurity efforts in eligible entities.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    Information provided to ... the Federal Government ... shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(3) ...

    Protects cybersecurity-related information from public disclosure to encourage openness in sharing cybersecurity technologies.

  • Part II of the Federal Power Act

    There is authorized to be appropriated ... $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 ...

    Allocates funding to support the grant program for cybersecurity investments.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1400 do?
Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill provides incentives for electric utilities to invest in cybersecurity. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide incentives to electric utilities for investing in advanced cybersecurity technology. In addition, it establishes a grant and technical assistance program at the Department of Energy for electric utilities that are not regulated by FERC to deploy advanced cybersecurity technology.
Who sponsors S 1400?
S 1400 is sponsored by Murkowski, Lisa (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1400?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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