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Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection Act
This bill mandates minimum cybersecurity standards for all critical infrastructure operators (energy, water, financial, healthcare), requires incident reporting to CISA within 24 hours of detection, and creates a federal cyber insurance backstop for catastrophic attacks.
Discussion (10)
I work with affected populations and can say firsthand this kind of reform is desperately needed.
I'd like to see an amendment adding transparency requirements — the public deserves to know how money is spent.
Strong support. The data clearly shows the current approach is failing and we need a new direction.
This is exactly the kind of legislation we need. The current system is broken and this addresses the root causes directly.
Great proposal. How does this interact with existing state-level regulations?
Mixed feelings. The goal is right but there are simpler ways to achieve the same outcome with less bureaucracy.
We need stronger enforcement provisions with real penalties for non-compliance.
Strengthen enforcement provisions
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New Section 8: "Violations subject to civil penalties of $10,000+ per day. Enforcing agency authorized to conduct audits and investigations."
I'd support this with one change — thresholds should be adjusted for regional cost differences.
I propose adding explicit protections to prevent misuse beyond the original intent.
Add explicit scope limitations
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New Section 9: "Nothing herein authorizes action beyond enumerated purposes. Implementing regulations require notice-and-comment rulemaking."
The timeline is too aggressive. I propose extending implementation by 2 years.
Extend implementation timeline by 2 years
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Section 2(c) amended: "Compliance deadline extended from 24 to 48 months, with interim milestones at 12, 24, and 36 months."