H.R. 7257 Passed the House Energy

SECURE Grid Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] Introduced January 27, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (1 D, 3 R) Latest action September 30, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 30, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  2. Jul 13, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. Jun 29, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Jun 29, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
  5. Jun 29, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.
  6. Jun 29, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)
  7. Jun 29, 2026 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. May 11, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
  9. May 11, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
  10. Feb 4, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  11. Feb 4, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Jan 27, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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