Cory Simpson

What many Americans consider basic—reliable electricity, clean water, safe roads—was never a given. But the communities I knew were strong, resilient, and equally deserving of the same foundation every American family needs. That foundation is infrastructure. It’s the warm water before school, the lights after a storm, the signal that connects a doctor to a patient. It’s what holds opportunity in place. It’s one of the most powerful ways a country invests in its people and protects its future.

They weren’t weak or broken. They were warriors—friends I trusted with my life. Friends who carried weight with strength and grace. Friends who gave all in service to something greater. Their loss stays with us—a call to lead in ways that stretch people toward strength, protect their purpose, and honor their sacrifice through how we carry forward.

Cyberattacks are targeting the infrastructure we rely on every day—hospitals, power grids, supply chains. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015) enables private companies and the federal government to share threat data quickly and safely. With the law set to expire in September, reauthorization is critical to protect national security and keep Americans safe.