Homeland Security Committee Introduces HR 2195, a Bill to Secure the Nation’s Electric Grid
Thursday, April 30, 2009 - April 30, 2009 (WASHINGTON) — Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security issued the following statement regarding the introduction of the “Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act” (HR 2195): “The electric grid is highly dependent on computer-based control systems. These systems are increasingly connected to open networks such as the Internet, exposing them to cyber risks. Any failure of our electric grid, whether intentional or ... Read More >>
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- Homeland Security Authorization Measures Pass House 7/31/2008
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- Chairman Thompson on Passage of H.R. 1 and the Future of Homeland Security 8/7/2007
- House Passes 9/11 Commission Recommendations 7/27/2007
- SENATE-HOUSE CONFEREES AGREE ON FINAL BILL TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY AGAINST TERRORIST ATTACKS AND CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS 7/25/2007
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- Chairman's Speech: “The 9/11 Legislation and the Private Sector” 4/24/2007
- Bill to Audit the Intelligence Community Introduced 2/9/2007
- Thompson Lays Out Homeland Security Agenda 1/29/2007
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