H.R. 6992 · 115th Congress
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Katko
- Introduced
- 2018-09-28
- Latest action
- 2018-10-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Summary
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018
This bill: (1) reauthorizes the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program, and (2) establishes a CFATS Recognition Program with the goal of leveraging CFATS regulations and industry stewardship programs to further enhance security relating to hazardous chemicals.