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HR 7625 Cleared committee

Directs the Comptroller General to review whether the Coast Guard has enough money, staff, and capability to protect the nation's marine transportation system from cyber threats.

Official title: MTS CYBER Act of 2026

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced 20-FEB-2026
Referred 20-FEB-2026
Approved by committee 15-SEP-2026
Key points
  • Requires the Government Accountability Office to complete the review within 270 days after enactment.
  • Assesses Coast Guard funding, personnel, training, and enforcement for its role as a co-sector risk management agency for the marine transportation system.
  • Examines whether Coast Guard personnel can evaluate compliance with cybersecurity requirements and whether guidance to industry is sufficient.
  • Sends the findings and recommendations to the transportation, homeland security, and appropriations committees in both the Senate and the House.
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Committee referrals (4) Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor Addison P. McDowell (R-NC) Cosponsors · 2
■ 1 R■ 1 D
1 Republican
1 Democrat