S3251-119

Introduced

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize State and local cybersecurity grants for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Nov 20, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Extends the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program through fiscal year 2026, sets federal cost-share levels for that year, and authorizes additional appropriations.

Who Benefits and How

State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments could continue accessing federal cybersecurity grant funding and the associated federal matching support through fiscal year 2026.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal taxpayers and Homeland Security grant administrators would continue financing and administering the program for an additional year.

Key Provisions

  • Sets fiscal year 2026 federal cost-share percentages for the grant program.
  • Authorizes $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
  • Extends the program termination date to September 30, 2026.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Extends the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program through fiscal year 2026, sets federal cost-share levels for that year, and authorizes additional appropriations.

Key Policy Areas

Technology, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

Extends the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program through fiscal year 2026, sets federal cost-share levels for that year, and authorizes additional appropriations.

Policy Domains

Technology Government Operations

Main Provisions

Identified Gains
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  • State and local governments receiving cybersecurity grants
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Identified Costs
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  • Federal grant administrators and taxpayers funding the extension
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Nov 20, 2025

Ms. Hassan (for herself and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Technology Government Operations

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