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Senate Democrats unveil cybersecurity bill after attacks on water infrastructure

Senate Democrats unveil cybersecurity bill after attacks on water infrastructure

Summary

Senators Adam Schiff and Amy Klobuchar introduced a new bill called the Water Cyber Shield Act. The bill aims to protect water systems from cyberattacks by providing more money to improve cybersecurity.

Key Facts

  • The bill is called the Water Cyber Shield Act.
  • It was introduced by Democratic Senators Adam Schiff from California and Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota.
  • The bill focuses on protecting water infrastructure from cyberattacks.
  • It proposes increasing the annual funding for water system cybersecurity by $300 million.
  • This money would come from the drinking water and clean water state revolving funds.
  • The goal is to help states improve their defenses against cyber threats on water systems.
  • The bill was unveiled on a Monday (specific date not provided).
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