A bill to establish a program to disseminate technical and other assistance to small and rural electric cooperatives to support expanding electric transmission capacity and hardening electric transmission and distribution infrastructure against cyberattacks and threats from natural hazards, with a focus on threats from wildfire, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 4895, also known as the Electric Cooperative Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, aims to create a program that will provide small and rural electric cooperatives with technical assistance to help them increase their electric transmission capacity and strengthen their infrastructure against cyberattacks and natural disasters. The bill specifically focuses on protecting against threats from wildfires.

The program established by this bill will offer support to electric cooperatives in the form of guidance, resources, and training to help them improve their cybersecurity measures and enhance the resilience of their transmission and distribution systems. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure that these cooperatives are better equipped to handle potential cyber threats and natural hazards, such as wildfires, that could disrupt their operations and impact the communities they serve.

Overall, the Electric Cooperative Cybersecurity and Resilience Act seeks to bolster the security and reliability of electric cooperatives in small and rural areas, ultimately benefiting both the cooperatives themselves and the customers who rely on them for electricity.