H.R. 2109In CommitteeAGRICULTURE AND FOOD
Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
Key facts
Introduced: Mar 14, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 5
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Summary
Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
This bill amends the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Circuit Rider Program to include cybersecurity technical assistance for rural water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people. Under the program, USDA provides technical assistance to rural water systems that are experiencing day-to-day operational, financial, or managerial issues.
Specifically, the program's cybersecurity technical assistance must (1) assess system efficacy in protecting against cyber threats; and (2) implement cybersecurity plans, procedures, and technologies to protect against cyber threats.
The bill also reauthorizes the Circuit Rider Program through FY2030.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Apr 4, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Mar 14, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Mar 14, 2025Introduced in House
- Mar 14, 2025Introduced in House
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