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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 11, 2023
Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish an Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Program. Under the program, DOE must provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs. In addition, DOE must provide the students and researchers supported under the program with research and training experiences at its National Laboratories and utilities.
People & committees
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] · D–NC
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 56 (Roll no. 107). (text: CR H694-695)
House roll call 107 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 56 (Roll no. 107). (text: CR H694-695)
House roll call 107 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H696-697)
At 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 302.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H694-696)
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H695)
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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