Bill · S. 4728· Senate(119-S-4728)
Combat Emerging Threats to Critical Infrastructure Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/10/2026
- Last activity
- 6/10/2026 — 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
The Combat Emerging Threats to Critical Infrastructure Act of 2026 requires the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to update sector-specific plans for 16 different critical infrastructure sectors. These updates must include risk management practices for disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence and social engineering. For the financial sector, the Director must work with the Treasury Secretary to address quantum computing risks to digital assets. The Director must coordinate with Sector Risk Management Agencies and provide copies of these plans to various congressional committees. Finally, the Director is required to reassess and revise these plans every two years.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+9
Directly mandates updated risk management for critical infrastructure against AI and quantum threats.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Provides clearer risk management frameworks for owners/operators of critical infrastructure.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
Enhances the security of critical infrastructure and financial assets against cyber threats.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection against disruptive technology threats: Section 3(b)(1) requires plans to address risks from artificial intelligence, including malicious activity, sabotage of AI supply chains, and computer network exploitation. This could help protect the critical infrastructure people rely on from modern cyber attacks.
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Defense against misinformation: Section 3(b)(1)(D) focuses on risks from social engineering and digitally manipulated images, audio, video, or text. This may help secure critical systems against deceptive digital content.
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Securing digital assets: Section 3(b)(2) mandates the development of a process to determine digital asset vulnerabilities caused by quantum computing. This could protect the financial stability of those using digital assets.
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Continuous security updates: Section 4(a) requires a reassessment and revision of sector-specific plans at least every two years. This ensures that security strategies stay current with evolving threats.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups 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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+9
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- 6/10/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate