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Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 27, 2026Energy
H.R. 7257

SECURE Grid Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (May 11, 2026)

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.

What just happenedSep 30, 2026

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5](R-OH)Sponsor
4 cosponsors1 D3 R
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  1. Jul 13, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jun 29, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 29, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)

  4. Jun 29, 2026Floor8000

    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)

  5. Jun 29, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.

  6. Jun 29, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)

  7. Jun 29, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. May 11, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.

  9. May 11, 2026CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. May 11, 2026Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Feb 4, 2026Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Energy Subcommittee
  12. Feb 4, 2026Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Energy Subcommittee
  13. Jan 27, 2026Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy Subcommittee
  14. Jan 27, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Jan 27, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Jan 27, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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