Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would reauthorize the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity (RMUC) Grant and Technical Assistance Program at the Department of Energy through 2031 and authorize $250 in appropriations.
S. 5360, the Rural and Municipal Cybersecurity Act, was introduced late last week by Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Curtis (R-UT), and Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-NV).
Originally authorized in 2021, APPA and numerous public power utilities have received funding to develop and promote cybersecurity resources and training through RMUC.
S. 5360 is the Senate companion bill to H.R 7266, which is sponsored by Representatives Mariannette Millers Meeks (R-IA) and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and passed the House in late June.
APPA strongly supports S. 5360/H.R. 7266.
