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Schiff, Klobuchar Introduce $300 M Water Cybersecurity Bill

8/12/2026

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Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) unveiled the Water Cyber Shield Act Monday.
A suspected Iranian hack on July 22 targeted more than 30 water systems in several U.S. states.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned a cyberattack could contaminate drinking water with bacteria or chemicals, harming public health.
The act would authorize the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess cybersecurity, set baseline standards and provide $300 million for compliance.

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Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) unveiled the Water Cyber Shield Act Monday.
A suspected Iranian hack on July 22 targeted more than 30 water systems in several U.S. states.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned a cyberattack could contaminate drinking water with bacteria or chemicals, harming public health.
The act would authorize the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess cybersecurity, set baseline standards and provide $300 million for compliance.