Lawmakers from both parties say CISA cuts have gone too far

Bipartisan lawmakers Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) expressed concern that budget cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have compromised its ability to defend civilian networks against foreign cyber threats, particularly from China. Both emphasized that most critical infrastructure entities cannot defend themselves against nation-state adversaries without federal support. President Trump's proposed fiscal 2027 budget would cut CISA by $707 million.