🛡️ **Capitol Hill Proposes $100M AI-Cyber Defense Pilot for Critical Infrastructure Following Water Sector Attacks**
Published Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 05:24 PM PT BLUF: In response to confirmed AI-fueled attacks on water infrastructure, bipartisan House Democrats are proposing a separate $100 million Department of Homeland Security pilot program to help critical infrastructure operators defend against cyber threats. The proposal runs parallel to an existing administration-led pilot; specific attack details remain limited in available reporting. ...