H.R. 7257 · SPONSOR ROBERT E. LATTA R-OH-5
SECURE Grid Act
- Expand risks covered in state plans: State energy security plans would have to address weather-related threats, physical attacks, cybersecurity risks, and supply-chain risks for electricity equipment. The plans would cover local distribution systems and the bulk-power system
- Require plans to address risk reduction: Plans would have to include ways to respond to, reduce, and recover from the hazards they identify, with the goal of improving reliability and resilience for energy users
- Provide federal help when states request it: DOE would have to provide information, technical assistance, and other assistance to a state developing, carrying out, or revising its energy security plan. DOE would not be required to approve the plan
- Introduced
- In committee
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
What’s next: Passed the House. Next step: the Senate.
RESULT NOT PUBLISHED
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