Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7697

Power Grids: Using AI for Better Electricity

To establish an international strategy for AI research and development to improve outdated electrical grids, and for other purposes.

Also known as: International AI Energy Grid Modernization Strategy Act

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This bill asks the State Department to create a global plan for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fix and protect power grids. The goal is to help old electrical systems handle modern problems like extreme weather, rising energy needs, and hackers.
The plan would involve the U.S. working with other countries and private companies to develop AI tools that can monitor power lines in real-time. These tools could automatically fix problems or find cyber threats before they cause a major blackout.
The bill also focuses on helping developing countries get access to this technology and training workers to use it. This helps ensure that more regions have reliable electricity and can better use clean energy like wind and solar power.
Within a year and a half, the government would have to start reporting on which countries are participating and how well the AI tools are actually working to keep the lights on and stop cyber attacks.

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Feb 25, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 25, 2026

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To establish an international strategy for AI research and development to improve outdated electrical grids, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 7697

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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