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State Cyber Leaders Request Congressional Support

May 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

State cyber leaders ask Congress to support SLCGP and CISA.
SLCGP funding has not been allocated despite reauthorization.
State leaders emphasize importance of federal cyber coordination.
AI-driven threats are increasingly sophisticated.

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Strategic Implications

This request may indicate growing concern about cybersecurity threats from AI, suggesting a need for increased federal support and coordination. The lack of allocated funding for SLCGP could weaken cybersecurity protections, which may have significant implications for state and local governments.

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What Happened

Cybersecurity Funding And Coordination At Risk Amid AI Threats

State government leaders from Tennessee, New York, and Florida testified before the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection, calling for the reauthorization of funds for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) and maintaining federal cyber coordination programs. They emphasized the importance of these programs in defending against escalating AI-driven threats. The hearing highlighted the challenges faced by smaller communities in defending against cyber attacks without state and federal support, as reported by govtech.com.

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