H.R. 7266, Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act

The CBO released its cost estimate for H.R. 7266, the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act. The bill would establish a grant program to support cybersecurity improvements at rural and municipal utilities. The estimate provides the CBO's projection of costs associated with implementing the proposed legislation.

Affected parties including rural and municipal utility operators, state and local government utilities, and telecommunications providers should monitor the bill's progress through Congress. If enacted, the bill would create new federal grant opportunities for utility cybersecurity improvements, potentially requiring applications to the Department of Energy or designated administering agency.