119th Congress
H.R. 7257
SECURE Grid Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Robert E. Latta(R-OH)
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2026
- Policy area
- Energy
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Doris O. Matsui (D-CA)
Added later (3)
- Troy Balderson (R-OH) · Feb 2, 2026
- John James (R-MI) · Mar 3, 2026
- Robert F. Onder, Jr. (R-MO) · Apr 22, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 30, 2026 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. - Jul 13, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. - Jun 29, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 29, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296) - Jun 29, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257. - Jun 29, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297) - Jun 29, 2026 · House
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. - May 11, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561. - May 11, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644. - Feb 4, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. - Feb 4, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House