Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act
In committeeIntroducedAug 7, 2026
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Cosponsors5
What this bill is intended to do
Congress.gov hasn't published an official summary for this bill yet, it usually appears after the bill advances out of committee. The full text is linked below.
Latest action
Sep 16, 2026Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
C64
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
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.
Category gradesMembers of The Quiet Ledger see the full per-category breakdown of how this bill was graded.
Structural flags⚑ No enforcement or oversight⚑ Spends without a pay-for