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Strengthening Water System Cybersecurity: Protecting Drinking Water Supplies.

This act aims to enhance the security of water systems serving over 3,300 people. It introduces new rules to protect against cyberattacks, ensuring continuous water supply and data protection. This means the water you drink will be safer, and the risk of supply disruptions will be reduced.
Key points
Establishment of a new organization (WRRO) responsible for developing and enforcing cybersecurity standards for large water systems.
Introduction of mandatory cybersecurity resilience requirements for water providers to protect against supply interruptions.
Ability to impose financial penalties on water providers who fail to meet security requirements, with funds allocated to training and development in this area.
Ensuring regular monitoring and assessment of water systems for cybersecurity, increasing service reliability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2594
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Process start date: 2025-04-02
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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 119_HR_2594.

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 2025-04-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a new organization (WRRO) responsible for developing and enforcing cybersecurity standards for large water systems.
  • Introduction of mandatory cybersecurity resilience requirements for water providers to protect against supply interruptions.
  • Ability to impose financial penalties on water providers who fail to meet security requirements, with funds allocated to training and development in this area.
  • Ensuring regular monitoring and assessment of water systems for cybersecurity, increasing service reliability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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