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Sens. Klobuchar, Schiff Introduce Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill in Wake of Recent ...

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13 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Schiff introduced the Water Cyber Shield Act to enhance cybersecurity oversight and funding for America's water infrastructure, empowering the EPA with new regulatory authority and resources to protect drinking water and wastewater systems from cyberattacks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Water Tech.

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You have a fresh regulatory floor set by the EPA on water system cybersecurity. You must start engaging local water utilities or providers now to navigate new compliance rules and access federal funds.

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