Cyber Flatlines in FY 2026 Justice, Commerce Spending Bill

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• Federal cybersecurity funding remains at 2024 levels for key civilian agencies. • Lawmakers call for global technology leadership despite increased nation-state cyber threats.

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Original Source Material

Congress Holds Cyber Funding at 2024 Levels Across Key Civilian Agencies The fiscal year 2026 budget deal largely locks in federal cybersecurity funding at 2024 levels, stalling growth across key civilian agencies even as lawmakers call for global technology leadership as the U.S. government faces mounting nation-state cyber threats.