Reid, Panetta seek passage of cybersecurity bill with performance-based standards

摘要

Possible disruption of electricity, natural gas and oil suppliesnis one of the most important reasons for Congress to quickly passncybersecurity legislation, said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reidnand Defense Secretary Leon Panetta last week. Despite their urgency,na crowded legislative calendar shortened by an election yearnand key differences between the Senate and House on cybersecuritynand other energy issues have dimmed legislative prospects.