Bill · S. 4699· Senate(119-S-4699)
Guaranteeing Universal Access to Cybersecurity Act
- Introduced
- 6/8/2026
- Last activity
- 6/8/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Warner
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Guaranteeing Universal Access to Cybersecurity Act. It restores funding to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center. The bill requires a cooperative agreement to provide federal support for cybersecurity services, threat intelligence, and technical assistance. It prioritizes outreach to entities that lack dedicated cybersecurity staff or operate on limited budgets. The legislation also mandates reports to congressional committees regarding membership levels and threat activities. Finally, it appropriates $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter to carry out these activities.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill significantly strengthens national cybersecurity by restoring funding, providing federal support, and ensuring no-cost membership for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial entities.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
Rural areas often operate on limited budgets and lack dedicated IT staff, making them direct beneficiaries of the bill's targeted outreach.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+6
Enhancing cybersecurity measures indirectly improves the protection of sensitive data across government networks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 adds subsection (t)(1)(B)(i), which requires the operator of the center to provide no-cost membership and access to core cybersecurity services, including threat intelligence and incident response support, to all applying entities. This helps protect communities without placing a financial burden on them.
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Section 2 adds subsection (t)(1)(B)(ii), which requires the center to prioritize outreach and enrollment for entities that lack dedicated cybersecurity staff, operate on limited budgets, or are identified as covered entities. This ensures that the most vulnerable areas receive necessary help.
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Section 2 adds subsection (t)(3), which appropriates $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter to fund these cybersecurity measures. This guarantees ongoing financial support to keep the program running.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific 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+6Good For Urban Residents+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 6/8/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate