A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study reviewing the risk to critical infrastructure from foreign purchases of critical infrastructure assets and adjacent land in this Commonwealth.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study examining the potential risks to Pennsylvania’s critical infrastructure from foreign purchases of related assets and land. The study will assess the security implications of these investments, considering past cyberattacks and the existing federal CFIUS review process. It will also analyze how other states approach this issue and explore the feasibility of implementing similar protections in Pennsylvania, with a report due within 24 months.
Key provisions
- Directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study.
- Focuses on the risk to critical infrastructure from foreign purchases of assets and adjacent land.
- Requires the study to consider cybersecurity risks and sensitive data.
- Instructs the study to examine practices in other states.
- Asks the Commission to assess the potential benefits of a similar process to CFIUS.
- Authorizes the Commission to request non-protected information for the study.
- Sets a deadline of 24 months for the Commission to submit a report to the General Assembly.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Pennsylvania’s critical infrastructure sector
- The Joint State Government Commission
- Commonwealth agencies and departments
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Primary sponsor
Timothy Bonner
Cosponsors
David Zimmerman
Jacob Banta
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