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A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish or modify cybersecurity requirements for drinking water and wastewater systems, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
Last Action
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
1Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Requires drinking water and wastewater systems to meet new cybersecurity standards. Establishes or modifies existing rules to better protect these systems from cyber threats.

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Sponsored By

Adam B. Schiff
Democrat · California · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 7, 2026
    Sen. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
  2. Committee on Environment and Public Works
  3. Aug 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects operators of drinking water and wastewater systems, requiring them to implement new cybersecurity measures to protect their systems. It also impacts the public who rely on these systems for safe drinking water and wastewater treatment.

Cosponsors (1)

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