What does Preamble of Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act do?

This bill aims to include cybersecurity technical assistance within the national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program of the Department of Agriculture. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 14, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act.

What does INCLUSION OF CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE NATIONAL of Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act do?

This section amends Section 306(a)(22)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to include cybersecurity technical assistance for rural water systems serving fewer than 10,000 persons. The cybersecurity technical assistance will allow systems to assess efficacy in protecting against cyber threats and implement cybersecurity plans. Section 306(a)(22)(B) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended to extend funding for the program from fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The funding amount is increased from $25,000,000 to $32,500,000 per fiscal year, with $7,500,000 of each year's allocation dedicated to cybersecurity technical assistance.

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Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act

Last updated: 4/4/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: Donald Davis (D-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program to include cybersecurity technical assistance for systems serving fewer than 10,000 people.
The bill increases annual funding for the circuit rider program from $25 million to $32.5 million.
A portion of the increased funding, $7.5 million annually, is specifically designated for cybersecurity technical assistance within the program.

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