Bill > HR2344

This bill establishes a program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen water infrastructure security and cyber threat preparedness. The program, to be implemented within one year of enactment, will focus on supporting community water systems and treatment works' participation in the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Water ISAC), a collaborative platform for monitoring and addressing water sector threats. Specifically, the bill aims to offset membership costs for water systems, expand EPA coordination with Water ISAC, and enhance the center's tools and resources for monitoring water sector status and improving preparedness against malicious acts or natural hazards. The legislation defines key terms like "community water system" and "natural hazard" using existing legal definitions from the Safe Drinking Water Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support these efforts, with funds remaining available until expended. By creating this program, the bill seeks to improve the resilience and security of water infrastructure against potential cyber, physical, and environmental threats.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2344/all-info