HR 2109

Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Donald G. Davis [D-NC-1]
Cosponsors
5
Policy area
Agriculture and Food
Introduced
2025-03-14
Latest action
2025-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
  • 2025-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • 2025-03-14: Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-14: Introduced in House