WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stakeholders and organizations across the manufacturing sector are calling for the urgent passage of bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Rounds (R-SD) that would renew critical cybersecurity provisions that expired on September 30, 2025. The Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act would reauthorize a bipartisan law that has been in place for ten years that enables private companies to voluntarily share cybersecurity threat indicators – such as malware signatures, software vulnerabilities, and malicious IP addresses – with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This collaboration has helped prevent data breaches, protected personal information, and strengthened the federal government’s ability to respond to cyberattacks from foreign adversaries and criminal networks.
The bipartisan bill is supported by organizations across the manufacturing services sector including Dow, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, National Association of Manufacturers, and Alliance for Chemical Distribution. To see the full list of stakeholders who support extending cyber threat information authorities, click here. Below are statements in support of the legislation:
“Dow commends Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) for their leadership in addressing cyber threats through the introduction of S.2983, the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act,” said Louis A. Vega, President, Dow North America and Vice President, Government Affairs & Advocacy. “Dow recognizes the ongoing importance of robust intelligence sharing and strong public-private partnerships to safeguard critical infrastructure and business interests. We deeply value the bipartisan dedication demonstrated by Senators Peters and Rounds, and we support their efforts to ensure the continuation of these essential collaborations that underpin our nation’s cybersecurity resilience.”
“The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) applauds Senators Peters and Rounds for introducing the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act,” said Brian Wild, Chief Government Relations Officer, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. “The wholesale distribution industry plays a critical role in the U.S. supply chain, and ensuring companies have the cybersecurity resources necessary to protect operations ensures their strength and resiliency. By extending the authorization of critical cyber authorities, this legislation provides wholesaler-distributors with long-term protections and certainty to rely on public-private cybersecurity collaboration throughout the next decade. NAW looks forward to working with the senators to pass the bill as soon as possible.”
“NEMA supports reauthorizing cyber threat information sharing protections that will ensure industry – including electrical manufacturers – and the public sector can resume their ability to freely share cyber threat information, a key driver of secure and resilient supply chains for critical infrastructure,” said Peter Ferrell, Senior Director of Government Relations, National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
“Sharing information about cyber threats and risk mitigation measures is fundamental to manufacturers’ efforts to improve their cybersecurity posture and protect themselves and their customers,” said Charles Crain, Managing Vice President of Policy, National Association of Manufacturers. “Manufacturers strongly support S. 2983, the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act, which would reauthorize critical cyber threat information sharing authorities for another decade and allow federal agencies to resume their collaboration and cybersecurity information sharing with the private sector. The NAM commends Senators Rounds and Peters for their leadership on this important issue.”
“The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) supports the passage of S. 2983 to strengthen collaboration between industry and government in safeguarding critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats,” said Douglas A. Leigh III, VP of Legislative Affairs, Alliance for Chemical Distribution. “By enhancing information sharing and promoting consistent reporting standards, this legislation helps protect the chemical supply chain and ensures the continued resilience of essential industries.”
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