S 4166

A bill 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, and for other purposes

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**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.

A bill 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, and for other purposes

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