Bill · S. 3251· Senate(119-S-3251)
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Hassan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act," aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It specifically seeks to authorize cybersecurity grants for state and local entities for fiscal year 2026. The legislation adjusts the federal share for these grants and establishes a specific funding amount. Additionally, it extends the termination date of the program.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill authorizes $300,000,000 in grants specifically to improve cybersecurity for state and local entities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Federal Funding for Cybersecurity: The bill adds a provision for $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 (Section 3), which provides significant resources for cybersecurity initiatives.
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Higher Federal Cost-Sharing: The bill adjusts the federal share to 60 percent for certain clauses and 70 percent for others for fiscal year 2026 (Section 2), which increases the amount of federal money available to support state and local cybersecurity needs.
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Extended Program Duration: By changing the termination date from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026 (Section 4), the bill ensures the program continues to exist for an additional year.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CornynRepublican · Texas