A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MTS CYBER Act of 2026," directs the Comptroller General to review the Coast Guard's budget and resources. The review focuses on the Coast Guard's role as a co-Sector Risk Management Agency for the marine transportation system. It aims to assess if the Coast Guard has enough funding, personnel, and guidance to handle cybersecurity responsibilities. The findings will help determine if the Coast Guard can protect maritime trade against increasing cyber threats. Once the review is complete, the Comptroller General will submit a report with findings and recommendations to specific Senate and House committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill seeks to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the marine transportation system through a targeted review of Coast Guard resources.
- Scored +1
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
By addressing cybersecurity risks in the marine transportation system, the bill supports more secure and stable international trade flows.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to grow the economy?
By securing the marine transportation system, the bill helps protect the massive economic activity associated with maritime trade.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased focus on cybersecurity resources: The bill directs a review to see if the Coast Guard has enough funding for cybersecurity personnel, training, and enforcement (Section 3(a)(1)). This could help protect the $2,100,000,000,000 in economic activity supported by maritime trade (Section 2(1)).
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Improved industry guidance: The review will assess whether the Coast Guard provides enough guidance to help industry stakeholders implement and comply with cyber regulations (Section 3(a)(3)). This could provide clearer direction for those working within the marine transportation system (Section 4(1)).
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Evaluation of personnel capabilities: The act requires an assessment of whether Coast Guard personnel are able to evaluate compliance with cybersecurity requirements (Section 3(a)(2)). This ensures that those responsible for safety and security have the actual ability to do their jobs (Section s 2(8)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill seeks to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the marine transportation system through a targeted review of Coast Guard resources. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — By addressing cybersecurity risks in the marine transportation system, the bill supports more secure and stable international trade flows.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By securing the marine transportation system, the bill helps protect the massive economic activity associated with maritime trade. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill promotes fiscal responsibility by auditing the adequacy of Coast Guard funding for its expanded cybersecurity mandates.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill may benefit industry stakeholders by ensuring clearer regulatory guidance and a more secure operating environment.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency by requiring a GAO audit and report on Coast Guard resource adequacy.
- 9/15/2026
- Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 2/21/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
John GaramendiDemocrat · California