PROTECT Act of 2021
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Summary
The PROTECT Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the nation’s power grid by encouraging electric companies to invest in advanced cybersecurity defenses. The bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to create financial incentives for larger utilities to adopt modern security technologies and establishes a Department of Energy grant program to help smaller, municipal, and cooperative utilities afford these same protections. For the average citizen, this legislation is intended to reduce the risk of large-scale power outages caused by cyberattacks, helping to ensure more reliable electricity service for homes and businesses.
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