The bill would direct the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help protect biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure that has no designated sector-specific agency. CISA would provide technical help, conduct outreach, and assess risks in coordination with relevant information-sharing groups and industry associations. Within 45 days of enactment, CISA’s director would submit a work plan to Congress. The bill also requires later reports on the plan’s progress and whether any important biotechnology areas remain unprotected.
The bill does not describe new requirements for individuals. Biotechnology and biomanufacturing organizations could be included in CISA’s outreach and protection planning.
The bill text gives no cost estimate or funding details.
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