Bill · H.R. 10151· House(119-HR-10151)
Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act
- Introduced
- 8/27/2026
- Last activity
- 8/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Deluzio
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act amends the Safe Drinking Water Act. It updates the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program by changing the applicable years to 2028 and 2029. The bill increases funding limits for technical assistance and grants for small systems. It also raises the total authorization of appropriations.
Yes· 3 of 21
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill specifically increases funding and authorization for cybersecurity protection of critical water infrastructure.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
Directly targets small water systems which are predominant in rural areas.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
Increased grants for small water systems disproportionately benefit rural communities.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
It doubles the authorized appropriations for the program from $25 million to $50 million.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill increases the authorization of appropriations, which increases federal spending.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1
Increases spending authorizations without providing a specific offset.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Technical Assistance: Section 2(b) increases funding from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, providing more support for technical needs.
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More Support for Small Systems: Section 2(c) increases grants for small systems from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000, which benefits smaller water providers.
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Higher Overall Funding: Section 2(d)(1) increases the authorization of appropriations from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000 for the program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Children+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Union Workers+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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