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Senate Democrats unveil Water Cyber Shield Act after attacks on water systems
Schiff and Klobuchar propose $300M annual funding boost and EPA standards to defend drinking water infrastructure.
What to know
- Senate Democrats introduced the Water Cyber Shield Act following cyberattacks on 30+ municipal water systems suspected to be Iranian in origin.
- The bill would provide $300 million in annual funding to water utilities for cybersecurity improvements and mandate EPA-led security standards.
- Recent attacks exposed longstanding vulnerabilities in water infrastructure defenses, prompting federal legislative response.
“The recent cybersecurity attacks on Minnesota have highlighted the urgent need to improve the security of our water systems and critical infrastructure. Our legislation will direct the EPA to assess water infrastructure cybersecurity and identify vulnerabilities, and help municipal water systems defend against cyber threats.”
Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator (D-Minn.) · UPI ↗
Adam Schiff U.S. Senator (D-Calif.)
Amy Klobuchar U.S. Senator (D-Minn.)
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