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House Bill 7266
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 27, 2026
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The bill, "Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act," proposes a grant and technical assistance program to enhance cybersecurity for rural and municipal electric utilities. It defines advanced cybersecurity technology, bulk-power system, cybersecurity threat, and defense critical electric infrastructure. The program aims to deploy advanced cybersecurity technologies and increase participation in threat information sharing programs. It emphasizes providing technical assistance and funding, with priority given to entities with limited cybersecurity resources, assets critical to the power system's reliability, and defense critical electric infrastructure. The bill also protects shared information from disclosure and authorizes appropriations of $250,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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Introduced
Jan 27, 2026
Latest Action
Apr 30, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
7266
Congress
119
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (2)
April 30, 2026
January 27, 2026
Actions (7)
04/30/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 545.
04/30/2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-629.
02/04/2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
02/04/2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
01/27/2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
01/27/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/27/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.7266 119 Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act
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May 1, 2026 8:53:25 AM