SECURE Grid Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-01T08:06:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7257 SECURE Grid Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/1/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7257

The SECURE Grid Act, designated as H.R. 7257 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on January 27, 2026. The bill aims to enhance and secure the national electrical grid system. Specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill include measures to improve grid resiliency, address cybersecurity threats, and strengthen infrastructure to ensure reliable electricity transmission. For further details, the official bill text and related information can be accessed through the provided links to the bill's PDF version and other formats.

Congressional Summary of HR 7257

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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Current Status of Bill HR 7257

Bill HR 7257 is currently in the status of Passed in House since June 29, 2026. Bill HR 7257 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2026. Bill HR 7257's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of June 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7257

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7257

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7257

To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in State energy security plans.

Comments

Calum Bennett

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1 month ago

I can't believe this new bill is going to mess with our electricity stuff. It's like, why do they gotta make things so complicated? I don't want to deal with all this extra stuff just to turn on my lights. It's gonna be a pain in the butt, that's for sure. I wish they would just leave things alone and let us live our lives without all this government interference. It's just not fair.