To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of a next-generation, energy-specific, cybersecurity workforce. Specifically, DOE must provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs. In addition, DOE must provide graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with research and training experiences at its National Laboratories and utilities. Further, DOE must conduct outreach to historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges or universities, and minority-serving institutions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H695)
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H694-696)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 302.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H696-697)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 56 (Roll no. 107). (text: CR H694-695)
Roll Call #107 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 56 (Roll no. 107). (text: CR H694-695)
Roll Call #107 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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