Sec. 9217. Amtrak cybersecurity enhancement and resiliency grant program
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Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants to Amtrak for improvements in information technology systems, including cyber resiliency improvements for Amtrak information technology assets. Any cyber resiliency improvements carried out with a grant under this section shall be consistent with cybersecurity industry best practices and publications issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Funds made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to any other Federal funds and shall not affect the ability of Amtrak to use any other funds otherwise authorized by law for purposes of enhancing the cybersecurity architecture of Amtrak. In carrying out this section— to the extent practicable, the Secretary shall provide grants consistent with the process established under section 24319; the Secretary shall ensure that a grant made available under this section shall be administered and disbursed as part of Amtrak’s annual grant agreement as authorized by section 24319(d)(1)(B); and a grant made under this section shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines necessary. .
The analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 24325. Amtrak cybersecurity enhancement and resiliency grant program. .