Bills · HR 7257
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7257Supply chainState and local government operations
SECURE Grid Act
INTRO JAN 27· LAST ACTION JUL 13
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses vulnerabilities in the part of the electricity grid that connects directly to homes and businesses. With increasing concerns about cyberattacks, physical attacks on infrastructure, and more frequent and severe weather events, ensuring the resilience of these local systems is crucial for everyday life and economic stability. Many existing security efforts might focus more on larger transmission lines, leaving local infrastructure potentially less protected.
If this bill becomes law, states will be federally mandated to create specific plans for protecting their local power grids. This could lead to better preparedness, faster responses to disruptions, and a more reliable power supply for communities. If it doesn't pass, the focus on local grid security might remain uneven across states, potentially leaving communities more exposed to prolonged outages or significant damage from various threats.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires states to specifically include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in their energy security plans.
This ensures that the critical 'last mile' of the electricity grid, which directly serves communities, receives dedicated attention for protection against various threats.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'local distribution system' as any energy infrastructure owned and operated by an electric utility at a voltage of 100 kilovolts or less.
This clarifies the exact scope of the infrastructure that states must address in their updated security plans.
PROVISION 03
Expands the types of hazards states must address to include physical attacks, cybersecurity threats, weather-related threats, and supply chain risks for electricity equipment.
This broadens the scope of threats that states must consider, leading to more comprehensive and modern security strategies for the grid.
PROVISION 04
Requires states to involve suppliers of electricity equipment in their energy security planning process.
This brings essential industry stakeholders into the planning process, leveraging their expertise to mitigate supply chain risks and improve overall grid security.
PROVISION 05
Extends the deadline for states to submit their energy security plans from 2025 to 2030.
This provides states with additional time to develop and implement the updated, more comprehensive security plans required by the bill.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
18
BILLS LED
19
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 1 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
19 EVENTSJUL 13
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
JUN 29
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
JUN 29
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)
JUN 29
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7257
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 27, 2026
Last actionJul 13, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026
House BillHR 7257Supply chainState and local government operations
SECURE Grid Act
INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026· LAST ACTION JUL 13, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
