SECURE Grid Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Summary

**Bill Summary: S 4166** **What it does:** This bill would change federal law to require states to include protection measures for local energy distribution systems (like power grids and pipelines) in their state energy security plans. **Who it affects:** - State governments that create energy security plans - Local utility companies and energy distributors - Residents and businesses who depend on local energy systems **What would change:** States would be legally required to address three key areas in their energy planning: 1. **Physical security** - protecting energy infrastructure from physical threats 2. **Cybersecurity** - defending against digital attacks on energy systems 3. **Resilience** - ensuring systems can recover quickly from disruptions Currently, states have flexibility in what to include in their energy plans. This bill would make security and resilience planning mandatory components. **Current status:** The bill is still being reviewed in congressional committee and has not been voted on yet.

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