Who it affects
- Coast Guard
- Government Accountability Office
- Water transportation businesses subject to cybersecurity rules
In committeeTransportationCybersecurityGovernment spending
MTS CYBER Act of 2026
H.R. 7625 · House bill · Introduced Feb. 20, 2026
The MTS CYBER Act of 2026 would require a review of Coast Guard funding, staffing, and capabilities for overseeing cybersecurity in water transportation.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The Government Accountability Office would review Coast Guard funding and resource needs within 270 days after enactment.
- The review would assess funding for cybersecurity staff, training, and enforcement.
- It would examine whether Coast Guard staff can check compliance with cybersecurity rules.
- It would also assess whether industry guidance adequately explains how to follow those rules.
- The office would report its findings and recommendations to congressional committees.
Written with AI from the official bill text, because no CRS summary is available. Read the bill text ↗
How South Carolina voted
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill yet.
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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No lobbying reported yet. Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published.
Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of the budget, resources, and capabilities of the Coast Guard as the co-Sector Risk Management Agency for the marine transportation system.
- Sponsor
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. (R-NC)
- Introduced
- Feb. 20, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Committees
- House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House Homeland Security Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 15, 2026 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
Congress hasn't published an official summary.
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.