Bills · HR 2344
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2344Water Resources Development
Water ISAC Threat Protection Act
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because reliable access to safe drinking water and effective wastewater treatment is fundamental to public health, the economy, and daily life. Our water systems face growing threats, from sophisticated cyberattacks by foreign adversaries to physical attacks and the increasing frequency of severe natural disasters like floods and hurricanes. If these systems are compromised, it could lead to widespread water contamination, service outages, and significant economic disruption.
By creating a program to support water utilities in joining and using the Water ISAC, the bill aims to proactively strengthen their defenses. If this bill becomes law, more water systems could gain access to critical threat intelligence and resources, potentially preventing crises or enabling faster recovery. If it doesn't pass, many water systems, particularly smaller ones, might continue to face these complex threats with limited resources and less coordinated information, leaving them more vulnerable.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes an EPA program to encourage and support participation of water systems in the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Water ISAC).
This centralizes efforts to improve threat preparedness by fostering collaboration and information sharing among water utilities.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the EPA to offset costs for community water systems and treatment works to join or maintain membership in the Water ISAC.
This removes a potential financial barrier, allowing more systems, especially smaller ones, to access vital threat intelligence and resources.
PROVISION 03
Expands EPA cooperation with the Water ISAC for incident data collection and threat analysis.
This enhances the ability to understand and respond to emerging threats across the entire water sector by leveraging federal expertise and private sector data.
PROVISION 04
Enhances Water ISAC tools and resources to help water systems monitor their status and improve preparedness against malevolent acts and natural hazards.
This directly provides practical support and knowledge to water systems, improving their ability to protect essential services.
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in House
MAR 25
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
MAR 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2344
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2025
Last actionMar 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025
House BillHR 2344Water Resources Development
Water ISAC Threat Protection Act
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
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