H.R. 7257 · Passed House · Energy

SECURE Grid Act

Sponsor: Robert E. Latta (R-OH)

What it does

• Extends the state energy security plans program through fiscal year 2031 and clarifies that DOE approval of state plans is not mandatory.
• Requires DOE to provide technical assistance and information to states developing, implementing, or revising their energy security plans upon request.
• Expands state energy security plans to address weather-related threats, electricity supply chain risks, and security of local and bulk-power systems.
• Directs the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the efficacy of state energy security plans.

Official 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…

Latest action

Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources