Contact Congress about S. 3251: State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act
This bill extends the federal cybersecurity grant program for state and local governments by one year to September 2026. It sets the federal cost share at 60-70% and authorizes $300 million in funding for the year.
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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 3251: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects state and local governments seeking federal help to protect their computer systems, and indirectly affects the communities that depend on those systems.
Why this matters: State and local governments manage critical services that millions of people rely on daily, and cyberattacks on these systems can disrupt water, power, schools, and emergency services.
Key provisions in S. 3251
- Extends the existing State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 through September 30, 2026.
- Sets the federal share of certain cybersecurity grant costs at 60% for fiscal year 2026 in one provision of the program.
- Sets the federal share of certain other cybersecurity grant costs at 70% for fiscal year 2026 in another provision of the program.
- Authorizes $300,000,000 in appropriations for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for fiscal year 2026.
- Makes no changes to earlier years of the program; the new provisions apply specifically to fiscal year 2026 and the termination date.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 3251
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 3251
- What is S. 3251?
- This bill extends the federal cybersecurity grant program for state and local governments by one year to September 2026. It sets the federal cost share at 60-70% and authorizes $300 million in funding for the year.
- How do I support or oppose S. 3251?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 3251?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 3251 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
