State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would reauthorize the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for fiscal year 2026. It would update how grants are funded and extend the program by one year.
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- State and local governments would face lower local matching requirements because two grant categories could be paid up to 60% and 70% by the federal government in FY2026.
- Local cybersecurity programs and grant applicants would have access to an explicit $300.0 million appropriation for FY2026 to fund eligible cybersecurity grants.
- The program’s termination date is moved to September 30, 2026, giving states and localities one more year to apply and draw down funds.
*This bill would increase federal spending by $300.0 million in fiscal year 2026.*
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More cybersecurity grants for state and local governments
This bill would provide $300 million for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program in fiscal year 2026. It would set the federal share at 60% for one grant category and 70% for another for FY2026. It would extend the program end date to September 30, 2026. Grants would go to state, local, tribal, territorial governments, and other eligible recipients.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
NH • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 11/20/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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