HR-2928 : Still Just a Bill

Cyber Sense Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system. The bulk-power system includes facilities and control systems necessary for operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-07-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2021-07-20FloorPursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3721-3722)House floor actions
2021-07-20FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 2928 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2928.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3641-3642; text: CR H3641)House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-07-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 66.House floor actions
2021-07-19CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-92.House floor actions
2021-06-10CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-06-10CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-06-09CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy Discharged.House committee actions
2021-05-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
2021-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-04-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
See Subjects
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Computers and information technology
  • Crime prevention
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Public utilities and utility rates
  • Research and development
  • Technology assessment

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