Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023

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Mr. CAREY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 302, the Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023.

Reliable energy infrastructure is critical to our national security and our economic well-being. With the rising number of threats and attacks on our energy grid, this bipartisan, commonsense legislation will help our country avoid large-scale power outages due to cyberattacks on our critical infrastructure.

The Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act directs the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers studying the convergence of cybersecurity and energy infrastructure.

This financial assistance in the form of fellowships, scholarships, and research and development projects will prepare the next generation to address the cyberattacks on our energy infrastructure that our Nation will inevitably face.

These graduate students and postdoctoral researchers will have the opportunity to study and train at our national laboratories, giving them the proper experience and tools to be successful in protecting our energy grid as they enter the workforce.

With the war in Europe, the rising threat of China, and the record- high energy prices over the last couple of years, it is more important than ever to invest in the protection of energy infrastructure, and this legislation is a step in the right direction.

I thank Congresswoman Ross for her work on this important legislation as well as Chairman Lucas and Ranking Member Lofgren for bringing the bill to the floor for consideration.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this important bill.

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