Protect the national power grid from cyberattacks and physical threats.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SHIELD Act?
The SHIELD Act is currently in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on the Judiciary as of May 6, 2026. These committees must hold a vote before the bill can move to the House floor, but most bills never receive a committee vote and die in this stage. The proposal has not seen any legislative action since May 6, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SHIELD Act (H.R. 8681 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3686 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3686 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Madeleine Dean (D-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.