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HI HCR189
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Matsumoto
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AI Summary
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Urges United States Congress to convene stakeholders to create a plan fortifying Hawaii's critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulse attacks delivered by high-altitude balloons.
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Notes recent incidents of foreign government balloons flying over the United States capable of delivering weaponized electromagnetic pulse payloads that could disable power grids.
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Identifies Hawaii's geographic isolation and lack of nearby backup power generators as making the state particularly vulnerable to such attacks compared to other states like Alaska.
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References a 2019 Executive Order tasking the Department of Homeland Security with developing best practices for defending critical infrastructure from electromagnetic pulse attacks.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to United States Congress, Secretary of Defense, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Office of the Governor, and Hawaii State Legislature.
Legislative Description
Urging The United States Congress To Convene The Appropriate Stakeholders And Partners For The Fortification Of The Local Power Grid And Other Critical Infrastructure In Hawaii.
Last Action
The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/23/2023