Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
Sponsored By: Representative Davis (NC)
In Committee
Summary
Provides cybersecurity technical assistance and dedicated funding to protect small rural water systems. This adds cyber help into USDA's Circuit Rider Program and raises program funding through FY2030.
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- Residents and communities: Small systems serving fewer than 10,000 people get stronger protection against cyberattacks that can interrupt water service.
- Small water utilities and operators: Local operators receive hands-on help to assess cyber defenses and to implement cybersecurity plans, procedures, and technologies.
- USDA and program funding: The Circuit Rider Program is reauthorized through FY2030 and funded at $32.5 million per year for FY2026–2030, with $7.5 million each year reserved for cybersecurity assistance.
*These changes increase federal spending on the Circuit Rider Program by raising annual appropriations to $32.5 million for FY2026–2030, including $7.5 million per year dedicated to cybersecurity.*
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Cybersecurity help for small rural water systems
If enacted, the rural water circuit rider program would add cybersecurity help. The bill would provide $32.5 million each year for 2026 through 2030. Of that, $7.5 million a year would fund cybersecurity technical assistance. This help would go to water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people. It would include checking cyber defenses and putting in plans, procedures, and technology to protect against threats.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Davis (NC)
NC • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
IA • R
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Costa
CA • D
Sponsored 5/6/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/22/2026
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