State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act
- Bill Number
- S. 3251
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-11-20: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-19T16:36:58Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation extends the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 for one additional year, specifically authorizing grants and funding for fiscal year 2026.
Key Provisions
- Updates the federal cost-sharing requirements for the program in fiscal year 2026 to 60 percent for certain grants and 70 percent for others.
- Authorizes $300,000,000 in appropriations for the program in fiscal year 2026.
- Extends the program's termination date from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill amends three sections of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (sections 2220A(m)(1), 2220A(r)(1), and 2220A(s)(1)) to add fiscal year 2026-specific rules.
- It introduces a defined funding level and matching percentages for the new year while keeping the overall grant structure intact.
- The termination date is postponed by one year, allowing continued operation of the program.
Potential Impacts
- State and local governments may receive continued federal support for cybersecurity improvements, with defined cost-sharing obligations.
- The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the grants, would administer an additional year of funding and oversight.
- No direct effects on international relations are specified in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- State and local governments eligible for the grants.
- The Department of Homeland Security as the administering agency.
- U.S. Congress as the authorizing body.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill makes no changes to constitutional authority or existing legal frameworks beyond extending an established grant program.
- It maintains the program's focus on domestic cybersecurity without introducing new regulatory requirements or enforcement mechanisms.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2025-11-20: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2025-11-20: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act — issued 2025-11-20 — PDF (3 pages)