Bill · H.R. 5079· House(119-HR-5079)
Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act
- Introduced
- 9/2/2025
- Last activity
- 9/3/2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Garbarino
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill updates and extends the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 for another ten years, until 2035. It focuses on improving how the federal government and private companies share information about cyber threats. The legislation specifically addresses the use of artificial intelligence and ransomware in cybersecurity efforts. It also requires the Department of Homeland Security to reach out and help small or rural owners of critical infrastructure. Additionally, the bill adds definitions for critical infrastructure and sector risk management agencies.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The legislation reauthorizes and updates the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, enhancing threat information sharing, artificial intelligence integration, and infrastructure protections.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically mandates outreach and support for small and rural owners of critical infrastructure.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill mandates outreach and technical assistance for small and rural critical infrastructure owners regarding cybersecurity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Help for Small and Rural Communities: Under Section 2(c)(2), the Secretary of Homeland Security must create an outreach plan to help small or rural owners of critical infrastructure understand how to share and receive cyber threat information. This is positive because it ensures that smaller communities and businesses that lack dedicated cybersecurity staff still get the support and knowledge they need to protect themselves.
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Clearer Guidance on Cyber Threats: Section 2(a)(4)(A) requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly update and publicly share policies and procedures to prioritize rapid dissemination of cyber threat indicators. This benefits everyday people and local governments by ensuring they get fast, actionable information about security risks.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+5Good For Business Owners+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 9/3/2025
- Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
- 9/2/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas