We have received text from S. 4564: Maritime Cybersecurity Act. This bill was received on 2026-05-19, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The proposed Maritime Cybersecurity Act aims to enhance cybersecurity measures in the maritime sector by mandating comprehensive assessments of software and hardware used at certain maritime facilities. The primary objective is to identify and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks that could affect the security of the marine transportation system and port operations.
Key Provisions
- Vulnerability Assessments: The bill requires the Secretary of the department overseeing the Coast Guard to conduct annual assessments of cybersecurity vulnerabilities within covered facilities. This involves evaluating the cybersecurity risks associated with specific software and hardware.
- Updated Assessments: The vulnerability assessments must be updated annually to consistently identify any weaknesses in cybersecurity measures used at these facilities.
- Reporting Requirements: Owners or operators of covered facilities are mandated to submit reports detailing any covered software or hardware they use, particularly if such software or hardware is sourced from foreign entities deemed a concern.
- Compliance Standards: Covered facilities must ensure that any relevant software or hardware complies with standards established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or equivalent standards. They are required to certify this compliance annually.
- Waiver Process: The Secretary can grant waivers allowing facilities to use certain software or hardware even if they cannot certify compliance, provided the Secretary believes the risks are low compared to the benefits.
- Annual Reporting to Congress: The Secretary must provide annual reports to Congress, detailing the results of cybersecurity assessments and any actions taken to address identified risks.
- Nondisclosure Protection: Information gathered during assessments may not be publicly disclosed, ensuring sensitive data remains confidential.
Definitions
- Covered Facility: Refers to specific maritime facilities affected by cybersecurity regulations.
- Covered Software or Hardware: Encompasses any technology that connects to the internet or poses a cybersecurity risk and is utilized at a covered facility, especially if sourced from high-risk foreign entities.
- Cybersecurity Vulnerability: Defined as a characteristic that increases the risk of exploitation or hazard.
- Foreign Entities of Concern: Defined based on existing national security criteria regarding foreign affiliations.
Relevant Companies
- GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.): Google is heavily involved in cybersecurity solutions, and any new regulations might affect their deployment within maritime domains.
- MSFT (Microsoft Corporation): Microsoft provides software and services that could be classified under "covered software" and may need to comply with the new standards.
- CACI (CACI International Inc.): CACI offers cybersecurity services and may see increased demand for its services in compliance with new maritime cybersecurity assessments.
Senator Rick Scott Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Senator Rick Scott:
- S.4601: A bill to prohibit money services businesses from engaging in any transaction that involves a central bank digital currency issued by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
- S.4581: CCP Sanctions Shot Clock Act
- S.4565: Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
- S.4564: Maritime Cybersecurity Act
- S.4524: BLAST Act
- S.4508: BLUE Act
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Senator Rick Scott Net Worth
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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