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Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act

USA119th CongressS-1018| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2025
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a new cybersecurity circuit rider program , mirroring an existing program, to provide technical assistance to associations operating rural water or wastewater systems. The primary goal is to bolster the cybersecurity posture of these critical infrastructure providers against evolving threats. The circuit riders will conduct rapid assessments of systems' ability to respond to cybersecurity threats and protect public health, develop enhanced cybersecurity protocols, and assist in improving inadequate protection plans. They will also document the state of cyber protection for water supplies. Circuit riders must possess specific experience and certification, and they are required to report their activities to the Secretary. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund this program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2388
Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2109
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2388
    Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2109
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Agriculture and Food

Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act

USA119th CongressS-1018| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2025
This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a new cybersecurity circuit rider program , mirroring an existing program, to provide technical assistance to associations operating rural water or wastewater systems. The primary goal is to bolster the cybersecurity posture of these critical infrastructure providers against evolving threats. The circuit riders will conduct rapid assessments of systems' ability to respond to cybersecurity threats and protect public health, develop enhanced cybersecurity protocols, and assist in improving inadequate protection plans. They will also document the state of cyber protection for water supplies. Circuit riders must possess specific experience and certification, and they are required to report their activities to the Secretary. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund this program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2388
Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2109
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2388
    Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2109
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted