This legislation proposes amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act, specifically targeting the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program. A primary change involves extending the authorization for grants under this program, shifting the eligible period from 2020-2021 to 2026 through 2031 . Furthermore, the bill significantly broadens the permissible uses of these federal grants. It explicitly allows funding for training programs , as well as the acquisition of training manuals and guidance materials, specifically focused on enhancing the security and resilience of community water systems. These new provisions are designed to help public water systems better prepare for and respond to cyberattacks , thereby safeguarding critical drinking water infrastructure.
This legislation proposes amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act, specifically targeting the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program. A primary change involves extending the authorization for grants under this program, shifting the eligible period from 2020-2021 to 2026 through 2031 . Furthermore, the bill significantly broadens the permissible uses of these federal grants. It explicitly allows funding for training programs , as well as the acquisition of training manuals and guidance materials, specifically focused on enhancing the security and resilience of community water systems. These new provisions are designed to help public water systems better prepare for and respond to cyberattacks , thereby safeguarding critical drinking water infrastructure.