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LEGISLATION/H.R. 7257

SECURE Grid Act

119-HR-7257119th CongressIntroduced Jan 27, 2026Energy
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5](R-OH-5)
4 cosponsors

Summary

Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act or the SECURE Grid Act

This bill extends through FY2031 and modifies requirements for state energy security plans. Under current law, states are required to submit to the Department of Energy (DOE) state energy security plans that meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to receive federal financial assistance for state energy conservation programs. 

The bill specifies that DOE is not required to approve the plans. 

The bill requires DOE to provide information, technical assistance, and other assistance in the development, implementation, or revision of a state energy security plan upon the request of a state.

The bill also requires states to address additional factors in their energy security plans, such as (1) weather-related threats and vulnerabilities; (2) supply chain risks for equipment for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; and (3) the security of local distribution systems and the bulk-power system. A local distribution system is energy infrastructure owned and operated by an electric utility at a voltage of 100 kilovolts or less.

In addition, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the efficacy of state energy security plans.

Subjects

Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyElectric power generation and transmissionPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operationsSupply chain

Actions (15)

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
Jun 29, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
Jun 29, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.
Jun 29, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)
Jun 29, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 29, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
May 11, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
May 11, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
May 11, 2026Library of Congress
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 4, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 4, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jan 27, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 27, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026Library of Congress
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