United StatesStates would plan for threats to local power systems
States would plan for threats to local power systems, while the Comptroller General would review how well State energy security plans work by 2030.
What it does
State energy security plans would address threats to local power lines and related equipment, including severe weather, physical attacks, cyber risks, and equipment supply problems.
The Comptroller General would review how well State energy plans identify and address risks, and report on federal aid and State actions.
Argument forStates could be better prepared for weather, cyberattacks, and supply disruptions by planning how to reduce risks and restore service.
Argument againstStates and electricity suppliers could face more planning work as plans address additional grid threats and ways to respond to them.
More detail
State energy security plans would address risks to local power lines and related equipment. A local distribution system is electric utility infrastructure operating at 100 kilovolts or less. Plans would address hazards to energy systems, including local systems and the bulk-power system. The plans must include ways to respond to hazards, reduce their effects, and recover.
The Comptroller General would report to Congress on State energy security plans. The report would cover plan effectiveness, federal assistance, State activities, and ways to improve coordination. The report would be public, except information protected from disclosure would go in a private annex. The report would be due by September 30, 2030.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Latest
- Jul 13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Jun 29Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jun 29Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)
- Jun 29DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.
- Jun 29Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)Passed House
- Jun 29Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 11Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
- May 11Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
- Feb 4Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Feb 4Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Jan 27Introduced in House
- Jan 27Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jan 27Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.Introduced
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