Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act

This bill, known as the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act, proposes amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act to strengthen the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program . It significantly increases the financial limits for critical program components, aiming to bolster the security and resilience of water systems nationwide. Specifically, the bill doubles the funding cap for technical assistance from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, and similarly doubles grants for small water systems from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000. Furthermore, it raises the overall authorization of appropriations for the program from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000. These changes are accompanied by an extension of the program's authorization, shifting the relevant fiscal years from 2020 and 2021 to 2028 and 2029 , ensuring continued support for vital water infrastructure protection efforts.