SECURE Grid Act

U.S. Congress · HR7257 · In Committee

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HR7257 · U.S. Congress · In Committee

Introduced 2026-01-27. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Summary (plain-language)

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.

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Text versions

  • Introduced in House — 2026-01-27 — XML
  • Reported in House — 2026-05-11 — XML
  • Engrossed in House — 2026-06-29 — XML
  • Referred in Senate — 2026-07-13 — XML

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  • H.R. 7257, SECURE Grid Act — 2026-05-26
    Pursuant to clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII, at the time this report was filed, the cost estimate prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Off…

    Pursuant to clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII, at the time this report was filed, the cost estimate prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 was not available.

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Action History

DateAction
2026-07-13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-06-29Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-06-29Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)
2026-06-29DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.
2026-06-29Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
2026-06-29On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
2026-06-29Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-05-11Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
2026-05-11Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
2026-02-04Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-02-04Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2026-01-27Introduced in House
2026-01-27Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-27Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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