HM 1419 Summary

• Urges Congress to pass the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (H.R. 1073) to address electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threats, cyberattacks, and geomagnetic storms.

• Directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to expedite funding and support for the Electromagnetic Pulse Commission, which was reestablished on November 25, 2015.

• Directs the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to request resources necessary to protect critical infrastructure against EMP threats, cyberattacks, and geomagnetic storms and to establish plans and implementing structures for recovery.

• Cites historical geomagnetic storms (1859 Carrington Event, 1921 New York Railroad Storm, 1989 Hydro-Québec blackout) and recent threats including North Korean EMP tests near Florida, Russian cyber viruses in power plants, and Iranian ballistic missile tests.

• Requires copies of this memorial be sent to the President, Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security, Congressional leadership, and Florida's delegation to Congress.