To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

HR 9289 directs the Secretary of Defense to create a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center within the Department of Defense. The Center aims to leverage existing commercial investments in automotive cybersecurity technology to develop and test security solutions for both passenger vehicles/trucks and military ground combat vehicles, seeking cost savings through faster implementation. It requires an annual report to Congress detailing progress on the Center’s establishment, research projects, and federal use, and authorizes $12 million in funding for this initiative. The bill directly affects the Department of Defense, the automotive industry, and military vehicle security standards.