Bill · H.R. 2109· House(119-HR-2109)
Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 4/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Davis
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act," aims to expand the existing national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program. It specifically adds cybersecurity technical assistance to the program's scope. This assistance is intended for rural water systems that serve fewer than 10,000 people. The goal is to help these systems assess their protection against cyber threats and implement new plans or technologies. Additionally, the bill updates the funding amounts for the program for the years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets and funds cybersecurity assistance for rural water systems.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill directly funds cybersecurity technical assistance to protect critical water infrastructure.
Does this invest in rural communities?+6
The bill specifically enhances the resilience and technical capacity of water infrastructure in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cybersecurity Protection for Small Water Systems: Rural water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people will receive help to assess how well they protect against cyber threats (Section 2(a)(2)(ii)(I)).
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Implementation of Security Measures: This provision allows these systems to implement specific plans, procedures, and technologies to defend against cyber threats (Section 2(a)(2)(ii)(I-II)).
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Increased Program Funding: The bill provides $32,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support the program (Section 2(b)).
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Dedicated Cybersecurity Funding: Within that increased budget, $7,500,000 is specifically set aside each year to provide the technical assistance for cybersecurity (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia