Bills Introduced – 6-4-21

Yesterday with just the House meeting in pro forma session, there were 68 bills introduced. Five of those bills may receive additional coverage in this blog:

HR 3684 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]

HR 3691 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a smart wastewater infrastructure technology grant program, and for other purposes. Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7]

HR 3701 To establish water infrastructure grant programs. Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19] 

HR 3711 To amend title 49, United States Code, regarding the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over highly automated vehicles, to provide safety measures for such vehicles, and for other purposes. Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

HR 3713 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance with respect to space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]

I will be watching HR 3684 for language addressing transportation cybersecurity and chemical transportation safety or security issues. I will almost certainly continue to follow this bill through the legislative process for potential amendments addressing the same.

I will be watching both HR 3691 and HR 3701 for language and definitions indicating that cybersecurity technology funding is specifically covered by the respective grant programs.

I will be watching HR 3713 for language or definitions that indicate the required guidance will specifically address control system security issues.

I will be following HR 3711.