arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

$250 Million for Cybersecurity Grants to Secure Rural Electric Utilities.

This Act reauthorizes and funds a critical program providing $250 million (2026-2030) to small and rural electric utilities to enhance their defenses against cyber threats. The goal is to deploy advanced cybersecurity technologies and improve information sharing, ensuring greater stability and reliability of the power supply for citizens. Priority is given to utilities with limited resources or those operating critical infrastructure.
Key points
Authorizes $250 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund cybersecurity grants and technical assistance for small electric utilities.
Focuses on protecting the electric grid, especially in rural areas, against cyberattacks to maintain reliable power service.
Information shared about cybersecurity threats under the program is exempt from public disclosure laws (like FOIA) to facilitate sensitive data exchange.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Introduced
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7266
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2026-01-27
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7266.

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 2026-01-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes $250 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund cybersecurity grants and technical assistance for small electric utilities.
  • Focuses on protecting the electric grid, especially in rural areas, against cyberattacks to maintain reliable power service.
  • Information shared about cybersecurity threats under the program is exempt from public disclosure laws (like FOIA) to facilitate sensitive data exchange.
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. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Security Public Investments