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Download official House Record PDFReturn to issue contextMr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 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, as amended.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows:
H.R. 7257
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Securing Community Upgrades
for a Resilient Grid Act” or the “SECURE Grid Act”.
SEC. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE SECURITY OF LOCAL DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS IN STATE ENERGY SECURITY PLANS.
Section 366 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42
U.S.C. 6326) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
“(3) Local distribution system.—The term `local
distribution system' means any energy infrastructure owned
and operated by an electric utility at a voltage of 100
kilovolts or less.”;
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting “, and suppliers of
equipment for the generation, transmission, and distribution
of electricity to,” after “owners and operators of”;
(3) in subsection (c)—
(A) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
“(3) address potential hazards to each energy sector or
system, including—
“(A) physical threats and vulnerabilities, including—
“(i) weather-related threats and vulnerabilities;
“(ii) physical attacks on local distribution systems and
the bulk-power system; and
“(iii) supply chain risks for equipment for the
generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity;
and
“(B) cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, including
threats to, and vulnerabilities of, local distribution
systems that may impact the bulk-power system;”; and
(B) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:
“(5) provide a risk mitigation approach to enhance
reliability and end-use resilience, including methods of
responding to, mitigating, and recovering from potential
hazards described in paragraph (3); and”;
(4) in subsection (d)(3)—
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);
and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:
“(B) supplying equipment for the generation, transmission,
and distribution of electricity; and”;
(5) in subsection (e)—
(A) by striking “A State is not eligible” and inserting
the following:
“(1) Submission required.—A State is not eligible”;
(B) in paragraph (2), by redesignating subparagraphs (A)
and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively (and by moving the
margins accordingly); and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
“(2) State determination.—A submission under paragraph
(1) is not required to be approved by the Secretary.”;
(6) in subsection (f), by striking “may” and inserting
“shall”;
(7) in subsection (h), by inserting “, local distribution
system,” after “electric utility”; and
(8) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following:
“(i) Sunset.—This section shall expire on September 30,
2031.”.
SEC. 3. GAO REPORT.
(a) In General.—Not later than September 30, 2030, the
Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a
report on the efficacy of State energy security plans that
includes—
(1) an evaluation of whether and how State energy security
plans have improved the ability of States to identify,
assess, and mitigate risks to energy infrastructure and
supply chains and to plan for, respond to, and recover from
events that disrupt energy supply;
(2) recommendations for—
(A) improving the ability of States described in paragraph
(1); and
(B) actions the Secretary of Energy may take to improve
coordination with States with respect to identifying,
assessing, and mitigating risks to energy infrastructure and
supply chains and planning for, responding to, and recovering
from events that disrupt energy supply;
(3) information on Federal financial assistance made
available to States under part D of title III of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) that was
used to implement State energy security plans;
(4) information on activities carried out by States using
such financial assistance;
(5) an analysis of the efficacy of the implementation of
section 366 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42
U.S.C. 6326), as amended by this Act; and
(6) information on State use of assistance provided under
section 366(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42
U.S.C. 6326(f)) (as amended by this Act), including any
revisions of State energy security plans made by States
resulting from assistance provided under such section 366(f).
(b) Protected Information.—The report required under
subsection (a) shall be submitted in a form that may be made
available to the public, except that any information
protected from disclosure under section 366(h) of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6326(h)) shall be
included in the report in an annex that shall not be publicly
disclosed, consistent with such section.
(c) State Energy Security Plan Defined.—In this section,
the term “State energy security plan” has the meaning given
such term in section 366(a) of the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6326(a)).
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Kentucky.
General Leave
Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 7257.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Kentucky?
There was no objection.
Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7257, the SECURE Grid Act, sponsored by my colleague and Energy Subcommittee chairman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, Mr. Latta.
consider the vulnerabilities in their energy systems. The interconnected nature of our energy system requires constant information sharing and cohesive planning to assess, identify, and address potential threats.
next-generation industries, we need to be even more vigilant against adversaries that seek to undermine U.S. competitiveness.
ability to manage the security of their energy systems. H.R. 7257 will improve visibility into an evolving threat landscape while ensuring that experts in the energy field can help provide critical insights into complex engineering operations.
our economy, these tools can also be used and exploited by bad actors. This bill will ensure that States remain on the cutting edge of innovation and security.
Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.
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Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 7257, the SECURE Grid Act, is a bipartisan bill that renews and enhances a State's ability to consider cyber and physical security protections to their energy systems, and it promotes collaboration between partners as they develop State energy security plans.
provides financial and technical assistance to help States with energy planning. It was reauthorized and updated in the bipartisan infrastructure law in 2021. As part of that reauthorization, plans must include energy emergency planning to secure the United States against physical and cyber threats.
States are prepared for the worst. The planning process brings together stakeholders and enables a level of coordination across Federal and State actors. This bill helps enhance the parts of those plans that guard against physical and cyber threats by ensuring that they encompass more of our energy system, local power lines, as well as facilities critical to ensuring the supply chain of energy infrastructure-related components.
assistance from the Department of Energy, something I hope they will take advantage of as they regularly update their energy security plans.
review how DOE and the States execute these programs, to ensure that Congress has the best information possible the next time the provision needs to be renewed.
Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Latta), chairman of the Energy Subcommittee.
Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Kentucky, the chair of the full committee, for recognizing me today.
I rise in support of H.R. 7257, the SECURE Grid Act, which I sponsored with the gentlewoman from California's Seventh Congressional District.
opportunity to identify threats and vulnerabilities in their respective energy networks. This collaborative process ensures that States can stay on the cutting edge of an evolving threat landscape.
in managing their energy systems, there is room for improvement to enhance visibility and threat detection and to holistically consider disparate vulnerabilities across the sector.
security and resilience of distribution networks. Distribution networks bring wholesale power directly to homes and businesses to keep the lights on and keep our businesses up and running. Any threat to the distribution system is a threat to our communities.
table during the development of SESPs to ensure State governments are equipped with the resources and operational understanding of the complex infrastructure.
governments to protect their energy systems while fostering collaborative partnerships with Federal counterparts.
energy needs, it is imperative that they are empowered to develop their own plans while working collaboratively with Federal partners.
This legislation comes at a timely moment in our Nation's history. Throughout the 119th Congress, the Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee has held several hearings with experts and administration officials to examine the state of our Nation's energy systems.
is growing because of AI advancements, reshoring of manufacturing facilities, and general economy-wide electrification.
actively seeking out any vulnerability in our interconnected energy infrastructure to sow chaos and cause harm to everyday Americans.
information sharing, constant vigilance, and clear visibility into the widening threat landscape. The SECURE Grid Act ensures that State energy offices and their respective Governors are able to put processes in place to detect, mitigate, and respond to potential attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
Mr. Speaker, for the reasons stated, it is important that the House pass H.R. 7257, the SECURE Grid Act.
Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I just want to say briefly that I think this is an important bill, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support it.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. Speaker, I agree that this is a very important bill. We have an interconnected grid, and we have to make sure that all States are ensuring that it is secure.
Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote “yes” on H.R. 7257, and I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Illinois). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 7257, as amended.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.