# House Panel Advances Coast Guard Cybersecurity Review

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has advanced the Marine Transportation System Cybersecurity Budget and Evaluation Report Act of 2026 (H.R. 7625), directing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review of the U.S. Coast Guard's funding and resource needs related to its cybersecurity responsibilities for the marine transportation system. This review must be completed within 270 days of the bill's enactment and will inform congressional committees, including the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, on potential budgetary adjustments and resource allocations for Coast Guard cybersecurity operations.

- **Why this matters:** The GAO review will provide critical insights into the adequacy of current Coast Guard cybersecurity funding, potentially leading to increased procurement opportunities for cybersecurity solutions tailored to maritime security.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate future solicitations or contract modifications aligned with enhanced cybersecurity requirements for the Coast Guard's Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA).
- Vendors specializing in maritime cybersecurity technologies and services may find emerging opportunities as Congress evaluates resource needs and funding levels.
- Organizations supporting federal cybersecurity efforts should consider aligning capabilities with Coast Guard mission requirements to position for upcoming procurements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Coast Guard (USCG)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

### Key Quotes
> The substitute directs GAO to conduct a review, within 270 days of enactment, of the Coast Guard's funding and resource needs for its Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA) responsibilities over the marine transportation system.
> — Rep. Addison McDowell, Representative

### Sources
- [House Panel Advances Bill to Review Coast Guard Cybersecurity | Legis1](https://legis1.com/news/mts-cyber-act-2026-overview) - Legis1