House approves cybersecurity research bill focused on energy infrastructure

The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill that would provide funding for cybersecurity research with a focus on protecting the country’s energy infrastructure. 

The Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act — inspired by the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline and several other incidents — proposes grants and other forms of funding to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers focusing on cybersecurity and energy infrastructure.

Introduced by Reps. Deborah Ross (D-NC) and Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) in January, the bill …

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