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H.R. 7257 119th Congress House

SECURE Grid Act

Official title: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribut… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in State energy security plans.

Introduced: January 27, 2026 Introduced by: Robert E. Latta Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 29, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
Jun 29, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT
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, 2026 · 4:08 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.
Jun 29, 2026 · 4:08 PM EDT
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 29, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29, 2026 · 4:08 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)
May 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
May 11, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
Feb 4, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 4, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 3
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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 3
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Onder, Robert F.
Missouri · Apr 22, 2026
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James, John
Michigan · Mar 3, 2026
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Feb 2, 2026
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jan 27, 2026
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