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Water Cybersecurity: New Rules for Protecting Water Supply Systems.

This bill aims to enhance the security and resilience of U.S. water and wastewater systems against cyberattacks. A new organization will be established to set protection standards, ensuring uninterrupted clean water supply and efficient wastewater operations for citizens. Citizens can expect greater assurance regarding the safety of their drinking water and wastewater services.
Key points
Establishment of a Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) to develop and implement cybersecurity requirements for large water systems.
Introduction of mandatory cybersecurity standards for water and wastewater systems serving 3,300 or more people.
Potential for financial penalties (up to $25,000 per day) for water system operators failing to comply with new requirements, with funds supporting WRRO training and resources.
Routine monitoring and periodic assessments of the effectiveness of implemented cybersecurity measures, including annual reports and five-year audits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7922
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Process start date: 2024-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7922.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) to develop and implement cybersecurity requirements for large water systems.
  • Introduction of mandatory cybersecurity standards for water and wastewater systems serving 3,300 or more people.
  • Potential for financial penalties (up to $25,000 per day) for water system operators failing to comply with new requirements, with funds supporting WRRO training and resources.
  • Routine monitoring and periodic assessments of the effectiveness of implemented cybersecurity measures, including annual reports and five-year audits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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