Congress·In Committee·26 days ago
Power Grid: Protecting Local Electricity Systems
Also known as: SECURE Grid Act
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Key Points
- This bill requires states to update their energy security plans to specifically protect local power lines and equipment. It focuses on "local distribution systems," which are the wires and poles that deliver electricity directly to homes and neighborhoods.
- States must now plan for several types of dangers, including physical attacks on equipment, extreme weather, and cyberattacks. It also requires states to check for "supply chain risks," which means making sure the parts used to build the grid are safe and not tampered with.
- The policy aims to make the electricity grid more "resilient." This means if a storm or an attack happens, the local power company should have a better plan to fix the problem and get the lights back on quickly for residents.
- This plan extends the program through the year 2030. While states must submit these security plans to the federal government to remain eligible for certain energy programs, the federal government does not have to formally approve the specific details of each state's plan.
Milestones
3 milestones5 actions
Feb 4, 2026House
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 4, 2026House
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 27, 2026House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jan 27, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SECURE Grid Act
Bill NumberHR 7257
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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(2)D: 1R: 1
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