Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act
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C64
64 / 90 · methodology full_text_v3
The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act aims to enhance cybersecurity for rural and municipal utilities by reauthorizing a grant and technical assistance program. It prioritizes entities with limited resources and critical infrastructure, while exempting shared information from public disclosure laws. The bill authorizes $250 million in funding over five years.
Structural flags
⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
⚑ Spends without a pay-for — authorizes new spending with no stated offset or pay-for
Legislative structure
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| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | — | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 2026-08-07 | — | Introduced in Senate |
| 2026-09-16 | — | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. |
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- full_text_v3
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- 2026-09-18 17:02:48.051+00
- Source version
- 2026-08-07
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