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DemocratBill · S. 5368· Senate(119-S-5368)

Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026

Rep. Schiff
Age: 66 years
California
Introduced
8/7/2026
Last activity
8/7/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Adam Schiff
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026 aims to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to strengthen cybersecurity for water systems. It requires community water systems and covered treatment works to conduct regular risk and resilience assessments and prepare emergency response plans. The bill establishes baseline cybersecurity standards to be developed by the EPA in collaboration with various experts and agencies. To support these efforts, the bill authorizes significant funding to help water systems identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Additionally, it updates cyber incident reporting obligations for critical infrastructure entities.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8

    The bill significantly enhances the cybersecurity defense of critical water infrastructure.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    The bill protects water safety and environmental integrity through better cybersecurity of water systems.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+4

    The bill expands EPA oversight and mandatory standards for water systems.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2

    Water treatment entities face new regulatory compliance and administrative costs.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2

    The bill exempts certain water system security information from public disclosure under FOIA.