S 2178 Introduced – CFATS Extension

Last month, Sen Peter (D,MI) introduced S 2178, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023. As expected, this bill is a clean extension of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program through October 1, 2028.

Moving Forward

While Peters is the Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affair Committee to which this bill was assigned for consideration, it does not appear as if the Committee will hold hearings on the bill. Last week the bill was read the 2^nd time and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. This means that the bill could be considered under the Senate’s unanimous consent process at anytime.

NOTE: There are only ten days until the current CFATS authorization expires.