S. 4166 Introduced Energy

SECURE Grid Act

A bill 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, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] Introduced March 24, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (1 R, 1 D) 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 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  2. Sep 16, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
  3. Mar 24, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  4. Mar 24, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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