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This bill aims to enhance cybersecurity for rural water systems by modifying the existing National Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit Rider Program administered by the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, the bill expands the program to provide targeted cybersecurity technical assistance for rural water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people. The technical assistance will help these smaller water systems assess their vulnerability to cyber threats and implement comprehensive cybersecurity plans, procedures, and technologies to protect their critical infrastructure. Additionally, the bill increases the program's funding from $25 million to $32.5 million per fiscal year for the period of 2026-2030, with $7.5 million of that annual funding specifically designated for cybersecurity support. By focusing on smaller water systems that may have limited resources to defend against cyber threats, the bill seeks to improve the overall resilience and security of rural water infrastructure against potential digital attacks.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2109/all-info