Water trade groups urge lawmakers to consider cyber training and more funding for their facilities

U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee members heard testimony from water sector officials highlighting urgent needs for cybersecurity training, resources, and targeted funding, while Republican leaders pushed back on new EPA-led regulations. Witnesses cited new partnerships with CISA, called for an electric-sector-style regulatory framework, and noted that existing funds often prioritize water quality over cyber resilience; recent CyberAv3ngers-linked attacks on water facilities were referenced as evidence of escalating threats.