{"id":239290,"date":"2026-07-01T11:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/house-passes-legislation-to-strengthen-grid-and-cybersecurity-tedmag\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:30:08","slug":"house-passes-legislation-to-strengthen-grid-and-cybersecurity-tedmag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/house-passes-legislation-to-strengthen-grid-and-cybersecurity-tedmag\/","title":{"rendered":"House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Grid and Cybersecurity \u2013 tEDmag"},"content":{"rendered":"

House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Grid and Cybersecurity \u2013 tEDmag<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/tedmag.com\/house-passes-legislation-to-strengthen-grid-and-cybersecurity\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-07-01 11:21:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: tedmag.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points.
\n\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated House passage of four bills that will harden the electric grid, clarify federal emergency leadership, and ensure smaller utilities have the resources they need to defend against increasingly sophisticated threats.
\nThe House passed H.R. 7257, the\u00a0Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act; H.R. 7258, the\u00a0Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 7266, the\u00a0Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act; and H.R. 7305, the\u00a0Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026. Together these bills strengthen state energy security planning, establish clear Department of Energy (DOE) leadership during energy emergencies, reauthorize cybersecurity grants and technical assistance for rural and municipal utilities, and ensure there is a dedicated threat analysis center to improve intelligence sharing between the federal government and American energy producers.
\n\u201cAs threats to our nation\u2019s energy infrastructure grow more frequent and more complex, it\u2019s essential that we strengthen our grid\u2019s security in order to keep our communities safe,\u201d\u00a0said Chairman Guthrie.\u00a0\u201cThese four bills provide critical solutions to help us meet the challenges we face. By strengthening our security planning, ensuring the Department of Energy has the leadership necessary to confront threats, providing utilities with the tools necessary to protect the grid, and supporting increased collaboration between grid operators and the federal government, we can stay ahead of adversaries and ensure reliable, secure energy for American families and businesses.\u201d
\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s electric grid must be secure and resilient to ensure families and businesses have reliable access to affordable energy. From extreme weather to physical and cyber threats posed by our adversaries, protecting our nation\u2019s energy infrastructure is a matter of national security,\u201d\u00a0said Chairman Latta.\u00a0\u201cThat\u2019s why I was proud to lead the SECURE Grid Act with Rep. Matsui. I thank Rep. Matsui for her partnership in advancing this bipartisan legislation through the House. Together, we are taking an important step to strengthen the resilience of our electric grid, helping Ohioans and Americans across the country access reliable, affordable energy and ensuring they can count on keeping the lights on.\u201d
\n\u201cThe Energy Emergency Leadership Act, is an important step toward strengthening our nation\u2019s energy security and ensuring the federal government is prepared to respond when our electric grid is threatened by cyberattacks, natural disasters, or other emergencies,\u201d\u00a0said Congresswoman Lee.\u00a0\u201cAs electricity demand continues to grow and the threats facing our critical infrastructure become more sophisticated, clear leadership at the Department of Energy has never been more important. I am grateful to Chairman Guthrie and Subcommittee Chairman Latta for their leadership and support in advancing my bipartisan legislation. I look forward to continuing our work to strengthen America\u2019s energy resilience and better protect families, businesses, and communities across the country.\u201d
\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s electric grid is one of our most critical national assets, and cybercriminals and foreign adversaries know that,\u201d\u00a0said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks.\u00a0\u201cOur rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities play an indispensable role in powering our communities, yet they often face the same sophisticated cyber threats with far fewer resources. As those threats continue to evolve, Congress must ensure every utility has the tools it needs to defend critical infrastructure, protect American families and businesses, and strengthen our national security. I\u2019m proud the House has passed this bipartisan legislation, and I urge the Senate to swiftly send it to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d
\n\u201cAs an Army combat veteran and former cop, I know firsthand how critical information-sharing is to protecting our nation and the energy systems Americans rely on every day,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Evans.\u00a0\u201cToday\u2019s bipartisan House passage is a major step toward ensuring the Department of Energy can continue these vital public-private partnerships that help defend our critical infrastructure from cyber adversaries. I\u2019m especially proud that Colorado\u2019s own National Lab of the Rockies is leading this effort. This investment will add new jobs, conduct cutting-edge research, and focus on real-world cybersecurity threat assessments to help keep America ahead of emerging threats while reinforcing Colorado\u2019s role as a national leader in energy innovation and security. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to get this bill across the finish line and to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d
\nBACKGROUND:
\nH.R. 7257, the\u00a0Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act\u00a0\u2014 Rep. Latta (OH-05):<\/p>\n

Improves visibility into an evolving threat landscape while ensuring that experts in the energy field can help provide critical insights into complex engineering operations. This bill will ensure that states remain on the cutting edge of innovation and security.<\/p>\n

H.R. 7258, the\u00a0Energy Emergency Leadership Act\u00a0\u2014 Rep. Lee (FL-15):<\/p>\n

Ensures the Department of Energy has the focused and accountable leadership needed to protect the public from all potential hazards to the energy system and electric grid, whether natural or man-made, and including emerging threats from foreign adversaries.<\/p>\n

H.R. 7266, the\u00a0Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act\u00a0\u2014 Rep. Miller-Meeks (IA-01):<\/p>\n

Reauthorizes the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance program for 5 years to equip small utilities with the resources necessary to secure their systems and keep the lights on for their communities.<\/p>\n

H.R. 7305, the\u00a0Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026\u00a0\u2014 Rep. Castor (FL-14) and Rep. Evans (CO-08):<\/p>\n

Reauthorizes the Energy Threat Analysis Center for 5 years and clarifies authorities to enhance collaboration between grid operators, utilities, and the government, including the intelligence community.
\nThe program convenes energy sector stakeholders and federal government experts and analysts to more effectively identify and address threats to our critical infrastructure, especially those posed by our nation state adversaries.<\/p>\n

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\nThe National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act,\u00a0bipartisan legislation\u00a0that\u00a0would\u00a0strengthen planning for America\u2019s electric distribution system against cyber, physical, and weather-related threats.\u00a0NEMA commends\u00a0U.S. Reps.\u00a0Bob Latta (R-OH)\u00a0and\u00a0Doris Matsui (D-CA) for\u00a0their leadership\u00a0advancing\u00a0the bill\u00a0and urges the Senate to swiftly pass its companion measure.
\n\u00a0\u201cThe power grid is the backbone of the U.S. economy, and modernizing our\u00a0nation\u2019s\u00a0distribution infrastructure is essential to\u00a0delivering\u00a0the\u00a0reliable power that supports\u00a0economic growth\u00a0and meets\u00a0rising\u00a0electricity demand,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0NEMA President and CEO Debra\u00a0Phillips.\u00a0\u201cThe SECURE Grid Act takes a\u00a0comprehensive\u00a0approach to ensuring\u00a0states adopt\u00a0durable\u00a0distribution planning that reflects\u00a0today\u2019s\u00a0evolving cyber, physical, and supply chain risks.\u00a0By strengthening\u00a0that\u00a0proactive\u00a0planning,\u00a0this bipartisan bill\u00a0will\u00a0accelerate\u00a0deployment of\u00a0grid-hardening equipment,\u00a0distributed energy\u00a0resources\u00a0behind-the-meter\u00a0technologies,\u00a0and\u00a0the other innovations\u00a0needed\u00a0to modernize and protect America\u2019s electric distribution system.\u201d
\nThe legislation would help states\u00a0identify\u00a0vulnerabilities and develop strategies to address emerging threats before they disrupt communities, businesses, and critical services.
\nNEMA has long supported policies that accelerate grid modernization and\u00a0strengthen\u00a0resilience while\u00a0bolstering\u00a0domestic manufacturing of critical electrical equipment\u00a0that powers the nation.<\/p>\n

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