{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://bonamici.house.gov/media/press-releases/oregon-lawmakers-announce-more-6-million-statewide-enhance-cybersecurity", "Oregon Lawmakers Announce More than $6 Million Statewide to Enhance Cybersecurity", "2023-08-17", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "OR", "Suzanne Bonamici", "B001278", "bonamici.house.gov", "bonamici", "https://bonamici.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle and Andrea Salinas today announced Oregon would receive more than $6 million from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for crucial cybersecurity upgrades for state and local governments.\n\n\u201cThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law we passed made clear that infrastructure is more than roads and bridges; it\u2019s also cybersecurity,\u201d said Rep. Bonamici. \u201cAs state and local governments increasingly provide online services, it\u2019s important that the information of families and individuals \u2014especially sensitive personal information\u2014is secure. This $6+ million grant will help state and local governments in Oregon better serve their constituents and protect privacy and sensitive data.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe constant and ever-evolving threat of cyberattacks demands a rigorous and unflinching commitment to protect privacy and preserve safety in Oregon and nationwide,\u201d Wyden said. \u201cI\u2019m gratified to see dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that I worked to pass go toward protecting essential services for Oregonians with enhanced cybersecurity for state and local governments.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must be prepared to take on the threat of cyberattacks on our critical infrastructure at the local level, as these attacks pose a significant security risk not only to Oregon, but to our nation,\u201d said Sen. Merkley. \u201cInvesting in managing and reducing systemic cyber risk will only help to strengthen and safeguard Oregon\u2019s critical infrastructure systems to ensure we\u2019re able to stand up to this growing security challenge.\u201d\n\n\u201cCybersecurity, like roads, bridges and transit is infrastructure essential to the safety of our communities. FEMA\u2019s investment in cybersecurity infrastructure is essential to help Oregon prepare for and protect against the reality of cybercrime in the 21st century,\u201d said Congressman Blumenauer.\n\n\u201cFrom retirement savings to credit accounts, health data to driver\u2019s license information, cyberattacks pose a serious risk to every Oregonian,\u201dsaid Rep. Salinas. \u201cAs these incidents become more common, the federal government must step up its efforts to protect our communities and mitigate the danger. FEMA\u2019s $6 million award to Oregon will help our state improve its ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to future cybersecurity threats, and I\u2019m grateful to the Biden Administration for doing its part to crack down on cybercrime.\u201d\n\n\u201cJust this year Curry County was victim to a ransomware attack. I\u2019m pleased that this funding will go toward helping local governments in Oregon protect against cyber attacks, particularly in our rural and coastal communities,\u201d said Hoyle. \u201cWe need to be reinvesting in our local communities to protect Oregonians\u2019 privacy and ensure that important services are not sabotaged.\u201d\n\nState and local governments are facing increasingly sophisticated threats to their critical infrastructure and public safety. These funds protect communities across the nation from these persistent threats by helping governments build the skills, knowledge, and capabilities to manage cyber risk. The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program was created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It provides $1 billion in funding to program partners over four years to assist with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk.\n\nA web version of this release is here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://bonamici.house.gov/media/press-releases/oregon-lawmakers-announce-more-6-million-statewide-enhance-cybersecurity"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.902119092643261, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}