House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid and Cybersecurity

The House of Representatives passed four bills from the Energy and Commerce Committee designed to enhance the resilience and security of the nation's electric grid and critical infrastructure. The legislation includes the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, and the Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026, aiming to harden the grid, clarify federal emergency leadership, and provide resources for smaller utilities.