Bill · S. 1549· Senate(119-S-1549)
Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/1/2025
- Last activity
- 5/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025," aims to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act. It seeks to expand the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program. The changes focus on providing grants for training programs related to cyberattack protection and response. Specifically, it targets the protection of community water systems from and the response to cyberattacks. These amendments adjust the timeline for certain provisions to cover the years 2026 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill enhances cybersecurity defense for critical water infrastructure.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
Protecting water systems from cyberattacks preserves environmental and public safety.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
The bill provides funding for specialized training and guidance in cybersecurity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Cyber Defense for Water Systems: The bill allows for grants to be used for training programs and the purchase of manuals and guidance materials specifically designed to protect community water systems from cyberattacks. This could help keep water supplies secure. (Section 2, paragraph (2), subparagraph (F)(i))
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Improved Emergency Response: By funding training related to responding to cyberattacks, the bill helps ensure that if a cyberattack does occur, there is a better way to handle the situation. (Section 2, paragraph (2), subparagraph (F)(ii))
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Extended Program Duration: The amendment extends the years for certain provisions from the original 2020 and 2021 window to the years 2026 through 2031, allowing for longer-term support. (Section 2, paragraph (1) and paragraph (3))
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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