S-1800 : Still Just a Bill

Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit to Congress a report: (1) identifying significant cybersecurity risks to critical defense infrastructure, (2) assessing the potential effects of such risks on the readiness of the Armed Forces, (3) evaluating the strategic benefits and challenges of isolating military infrastructure from the electric grid, and (4) recommending a path forward to address these security risks.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-09-12IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2017-09-12IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military readiness

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