This bill directs the Comptroller General (the Government Accountability Office, or GAO) to review the U.S. Coast Guard’s budget, staffing, and capabilities for managing cybersecurity in the marine transportation system (MTS). The GAO must complete the review within 270 days after the bill becomes law. The review must look at whether Coast Guard funding is sufficient for SRMA (Sector Risk Management Agency) duties, including cybersecurity personnel, training, and enforcement; whether Coast Guard staff can evaluate regulated entities for cybersecurity compliance; and whether industry has enough guidance to meet cyber rules. The GAO must send its findings and recommendations to specific House and Senate committees listed in the bill.
If you work in or rely on ports, waterways, vessels, or related maritime services, this bill would lead to a GAO report about whether the Coast Guard has the money and staff to enforce and guide cybersecurity rules. The report could lead Congress to consider changes, but the bill itself does not change funding or rules.
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The bill’s findings say maritime trade is a major part of the economy and that cyber threats to the marine transportation system are growing. It notes that the Coast Guard’s responsibilities for MTS cybersecurity have expanded and that current funding and staffing may be insufficient. Supporters want an independent GAO review to assess needs and provide recommendations to Congress.
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