# 119-hr-7625: MTS CYBER Act of 2026

119-hr-7625, MTS CYBER Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC); status in_committee (as of 2026-10-09).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7625
- Congress: 119
- Title: MTS CYBER Act of 2026
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-02-20
- Sponsor: Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-09

## Summary

**A GAO review of the Coast Guard’s funding and capabilities as the Sector Risk Management Agency for Marine Transportation System cybersecurity**. This bill would direct the Government Accountability Office to judge whether Coast Guard budgets, staffing, training, enforcement, compliance checks, and industry guidance meet statutory requirements and maritime cybersecurity best practices. - Coast Guard staff and operations: The review would measure whether current funding supports cybersecurity personnel, training, and enforcement for SRMA duties and would flag any staffing or budget shortfalls. - Maritime industry and ports: The GAO would assess whether guidance to regulated entities is clear and matches federal benchmarks and industry best practices. The bill notes $20 billion for port infrastructure without specifying cybersecurity spending. - Congress and the economy: The GAO must report findings and recommendations to key House and Senate committees within 270 days of enactment. The effort is tied to maritime trade valued at $2.1 trillion and 41.5 percent of U.S. global trade value, highlighting national economic stakes.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-471: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-hr-7613: ALERT Act
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7625 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7625)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-471: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-471)
- [119-hr-7613: ALERT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7613)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9250)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7625 (as of 2026-10-09).