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The Rural Utilities Bill
Grant program aims to boost cybersecurity for rural utilities
Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would give money and help to rural utility companies so they can protect their networks from cyber attacks.
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Citizens could avoid power or water outages caused by hackers, but the cost will come from taxpayers, so they should watch the bill as it moves forward.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill reauthorizes a cybersecurity grant and technical assistance program for rural and municipal utilities.
- It amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- It has bipartisan sponsors from both parties.
- The House passed it and it is now referred to the Senate committee.
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