H.R. 2109 Introduced Agriculture and Food

Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act

To include cybersecurity technical assistance in the national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program of Department of Agriculture.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] Introduced March 14, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (2 R, 3 D) Latest action April 4, 2025

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 the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 4, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
  2. Mar 14, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  3. Mar 14, 2025 Introduced in House

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