Warner unveils bill to restore cyber information-sharing program funding

Sen. Mark Warner introduced legislation directing CISA to reestablish an agreement with the Center for Internet Security to provide MS-ISAC services at no cost to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and authorizing $50 million annually beginning in FY2027. The move responds to the termination of CISA funding and broader cuts that critics say weaken threat-sharing and incident response support for smaller jurisdictions, with Warner urging restoration of federal support and increased participation in regional cyber-defense efforts.