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Secure Grid Act advanced to full committee, would expand state energy security planning

Energy and Commerce: House Committee · February 2, 2026

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Summary

HR 7257 (Secure Grid Act) would expand state energy security plans to include local distribution and supply‑chain visibility and provide federal support; the subcommittee adopted the bill and sent it to the full committee.

The subcommittee adopted HR 7257, the Secure Grid Act, and forwarded it to the full committee.

Sponsors said the legislation builds on state energy security planning established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and would take a more holistic approach, including local distribution systems and supply‑chain visibility. A California co‑sponsor emphasized grid resiliency in the face of extreme weather and wildfire risk and urged continued bipartisan refinements before a full committee markup.

With no amendments offered, members supported the bill and the chair announced its adoption by voice vote.