Bills · S 3251
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3251Science, Technology, Communications
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the security and reliability of the essential services they rely on every day. State and local governments manage sensitive data and critical infrastructure—like elections, healthcare records, and public utilities—which are increasingly targets for cyberattacks from criminals and hostile foreign entities. If these systems are compromised, it can lead to personal data breaches, disruptions to services, and significant financial costs to taxpayers.
This bill ensures continued federal support to help these governments fend off these threats. If it becomes law, states and localities will have access to funding to upgrade their cyber defenses. If it doesn't pass, many smaller or less-funded governments might struggle to keep up with evolving cyber threats, potentially leaving vital public services and personal information vulnerable to attacks and making everyone less secure.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program's authority for fiscal year 2026.
This ensures the program can continue to provide crucial funding for cybersecurity efforts for another year.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $300,000,000 for the program for fiscal year 2026.
This specifies the maximum amount of federal funding available to help states and localities improve their cybersecurity.
PROVISION 03
Sets the federal share for grants in fiscal year 2026 at 60% for some activities and 70% for others.
This defines how much federal money will cover the cost of cybersecurity projects, requiring states and localities to contribute the remainder.
PROVISION 04
Extends the termination date of the grant program from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
This legally allows the program to continue operating and providing grants for an additional year.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
57
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in Senate
NOV 20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3251
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
Senate BillS 3251Science, Technology, Communications
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
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