HR5236Referred to Committee

Critical Infrastructure Security Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-09
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
HR
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Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas
Democrat · NH · Representative
Votes with party: 92.6% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-09-09

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would strengthen protections for essential services like power grids, water systems, and financial networks that Americans depend on daily by establishing new security standards and oversight requirements. It would affect both government agencies and private companies that operate these critical systems, requiring them to better defend against cyberattacks and other threats. The bill is currently being reviewed by multiple congressional committees to determine which parts fall under each committee's area of responsibility.

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Government Operations and Politics
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