Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - NC District 1 · D-NC
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 2109 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. |
| Policy Area | Agriculture and Food |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | March 14, 2025 |
| Latest Action | April 4, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 4 · House vote — · — views |