Text of Senate Amendment 6261

On 2026-06-24, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) delivered a floor speech titled "Text Of Senate Amendment 6261" in the Senate.

Text of Senate Amendment 6261

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3419-S3420] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6261. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following: SEC. 1094. STRENGTHENING COAST GUARD CYBERSECURITY AUTHORITIES. (a) Maritime Cybersecurity Authorities.--Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 723. Maritime cybersecurity authorities ``(a) Maritime Cyber Threat Information-sharing Authorities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commandant may receive, analyze, and share maritime cybersecurity threat indicators, vulnerabilities, and mitigation information with-- ``(A) foreign maritime security partners; ``(B) operators of vessels of the United States (as defined in section 116 of title 46, United States Code); ``(C) port authorities and maritime critical infrastructure operators; and ``(D) multinational maritime security centers or fusion centers. ``(2) Information sharing.--Information sharing under this subsection shall be conducted-- ``(A) in a manner that is consistent with the protection of classified information, privacy requirements, and applicable law; and ``(B) in coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. ``(b) Cyber Investigative Cooperation.--The Commandant, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may enter into bilateral or multilateral arrangements with foreign maritime law enforcement agencies to support investigations of cyber and cyber-enabled maritime crime, including digital forensics cooperation, evidence-sharing arrangements, and coordinated investigative activities, consistent with United States law and international agreements. ``(c) Cyber Protection of Coast Guard Assets Deployed.--The Commandant is authorized to deploy cyber protection teams, cyber-secure communications systems, and defensive cyber capabilities aboard Coast Guard cutters, aircraft, and forward operating sites, including through cooperative arrangements with the Department of Defense. ``(d) Participation in Regional Cybersecurity Frameworks.-- The Commandant may participate in regional cybersecurity and maritime security initiatives, working groups, and exercises for the purpose of improving maritime cyber resilience, enhancing interoperability, and strengthening collective cyber-maritime security. ``(e) Cybersecurity Engagement.--Notwithstanding section 710, the Commandant, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may conduct cybersecurity-related engagement, training, technical assistance, and capacity-building activities with foreign maritime agencies and port authorities for the purpose of enhancing maritime cybersecurity, cyber-incident response, and cyber-risk mitigation.''. (b) Cybersecurity of Foreign Ports Critical to United States Supply Chains.--Section 70108 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- [(1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``, including a cybersecurity risk or other cybersecurity vulnerability'' after ``security risk''; and[SLC Note: The text you put in the edits does not make sense with current law in the place where you indicated to put it. So I have reverted to the previous version of the text, [[Page S3420]] because I believe you and my colleague Katie had discussed this issue previously.]] (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Cybersecurity Assessments.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard may-- ``(1) conduct cybersecurity-focused assessments of foreign ports that may pose a significant risk to the security or resilience of the maritime transportation system of the United States; and ``(2) may provide technical assistance to such ports to address identified cyber vulnerabilities.''. (c) Annual Report on Maritime Cybersecurity Threats and Coast Guard Capacity.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on Coast Guard cybersecurity activities. (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A detailed description of significant maritime cybersecurity threats, trends, and incidents, including threats to ports, shipping companies, maritime logistics networks, and Coast Guard assets. (B) A summary of Coast Guard cybersecurity enforcement actions, investigations, and compliance activities conducted during the preceding year. (C) An assessment of Coast Guard workforce capacity, including hiring, retention, training, and workforce development needs related to cybersecurity missions. (D) An evaluation of coordination with foreign maritime law enforcement agencies, United States allies, and regional cybersecurity frameworks. (E) Recommendations for additional authorities, resources, or international agreements needed to strengthen maritime cybersecurity. (3) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. ______