Fight continues for critical infrastructure protections

Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) is continuing to push the House to pass mandatory cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure, such as electrical grids and gas pipelines, despite the fact that House leaders oppose the regulations. Rep Langevin offered an amendment to the Defense authorization bill that would require critical systems to meet security standards. His amendment is based on the language in Rep. Dan Lungren's (R-CA) Precise Act, which cleared a House Homeland Security subcommittee earlier this year.