Bill · H.R. 5868· House(119-HR-5868)
Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 10/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Frederica Wilson
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025. It changes the Safe Drinking Water Act to help protect our public water systems. Specifically, it provides grants through the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program. These grants can be used for training programs, training manuals, and guidance materials. The focus of these materials is on protecting community water systems from cyberattacks and responding to them. The bill also extends the funding authorization timeline through the years 2026 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill provides grants to protect community water systems from cyberattacks and improve resilience.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
Extends funding for the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program to ensure safe public water systems.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
Helps protect urban and community water systems from disruptive cyberattacks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section allows grant money to be used for participation in training programs, training manuals, and guidance materials relating to security and resilience. This is a positive step because it helps community water systems protect themselves from cyberattacks and know how to respond if an attack happens, which keeps our drinking water safe.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens 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+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Young Adults+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- 1/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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