House Bill 6992
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 28, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6992
Congress
115
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018
This bill: (1) reauthorizes the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program, and (2) establishes a CFATS Recognition Program with the goal of leveraging CFATS regulations and industry stewardship programs to further enhance security relating to hazardous chemicals.
September 28, 2018
10/17/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
09/28/2018
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/28/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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