Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What this bill does
S. 5368 would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish or modify cybersecurity requirements for the nation's drinking water and wastewater systems. Because the bill's full text has not yet been published, the specific requirements it would impose are not yet known.
The bill would primarily affect operators of public water systems and wastewater treatment facilities, which would likely become subject to new or revised cybersecurity obligations under federal law. It may also have implications for federal agencies responsible for regulating and overseeing water infrastructure security, though the precise scope of who must comply and what would be required cannot be determined until the text is released.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and is currently at the earliest stage of the legislative process. Its only recorded action so far is introduction. Next steps would typically include referral to a relevant Senate committee (such as Environment and Public Works) for review, followed by possible hearings, markup, and a committee vote before any further floor action could occur.
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Timeline
7 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Common questions
- What does S. 5368 do?
- S. 5368 would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish or modify cybersecurity requirements for the nation's drinking water and wastewater systems. Because the bill's full text has not yet been published, the specific requirements it would impose are not yet known. The bill would primarily affect operators of public water systems and wastewater treatment facilities, which would likely become subject to new or revised cybersecurity obligations under federal law. It may also have implications for federal agencies responsible for regulating and overseeing water infrastructure security, though the precise scope of who must comply and what would be required cannot be determined until the text is released. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and is currently at the earliest stage of the legislative process. Its only recorded action so far is introduction. Next steps would typically include referral to a relevant Senate committee (such as Environment and Public Works) for review, followed by possible hearings, markup, and a committee vote before any further floor action could occur.
- Has S. 5368 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5368. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5368?
- S. 5368 was sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5368?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (7 Aug 2026).
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