Lawmakers Push to Secure Local Utility Grids Following Cyberattacks

In response to recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems in Cape May County, U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer announced a package of bipartisan federal measures on Wednesday. The proposed legislation aims to shield critical water and electric utilities from hackers, especially after a late-July breach forced local staff in Cape May and Woodbine to manage their water systems manually. Gottheimer stressed that these new federal protections are crucial for preventing future disasters and ensuring communities can reliably access clean drinking water and electricity.