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DemocratBill · H.R. 10519· House(119-HR-10519)

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to establish a Critical Infrastructure AI Cyber Defense Pilot Program, and for other purposes.

Rep. Gottheimer
Age: 51 years
New Jersey
Introduced
9/21/2026
Last activity
9/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsored by
Josh Gottheimer
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 2
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to set up a Critical Infrastructure AI Cyber Defense Pilot Program. Under this program, critical infrastructure owners and operators can use artificial intelligence and technical assistance provided by the Secretary to protect and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The Secretary must prioritize not-for-profit, publicly owned, rural, and small-sized critical infrastructure. The bill authorizes $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these efforts. The Secretary must also submit regular reports to Congress and the Comptroller General. Finally, the program will end five years after the enactment of the Act.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7

    The bill directs the establishment of a pilot program to help critical infrastructure protect against and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities using artificial intelligence.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6

    The bill establishes a program providing AI and technical assistance to critical infrastructure, explicitly prioritizing small-sized entities.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    Owners and operators of critical infrastructure, particularly small-sized and not-for-profit entities, benefit directly from cybersecurity grants and AI assistance.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill authorizes $100,000,000 in appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund the cyber defense pilot program.