WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Water Cyber Shield Act (https://www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bill-Text_Water-Cyber-Shield-Act.pdf) to improve cybersecurity in America's water infrastructure in the wake of recent cyberattacks against water utilities.
The legislation would strengthen federal oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provide critical funding for local utilities, and safeguard drinking water and wastewater systems from cyberattacks.
"The recent cyberattacks on Minnesota have highlighted the urgent need to improve the security of our water systems and critical infrastructure,"...