S. 4166 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 24, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryStrengthens state plans for grid security
This bill extends a program through 2031 that helps states plan how to keep their electrical grids safe and reliable. It requires states to think about new threats when they make their plans, including storms and extreme weather, problems getting equipment they need, and risks to both local power lines and the larger power network. The bill also has the federal Department of Energy offer states more help and advice as they develop these plans.
How it affects you
If you live in a state that participates, this could mean your electrical grid is better prepared for weather emergencies and supply problems down the road. Most of the work happens at the state and federal level, but the goal is to make the power system that serves your home and community more resilient when problems occur.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 24, 2026)
Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act or the SECURE Grid Act
This bill extends through FY2031 and modifies requirements for state energy security plans. Under current law, states are required to submit to the Department of Energy (DOE) state energy security plans that meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to receive federal financial assistance for state energy conservation programs.
The bill specifies that DOE is not required to approve the plans.
The bill requires DOE to provide information, technical assistance, and other assistance in the development, implementation, or revision of a state energy security plan upon the request of a state.
The bill also requires states to address additional factors in their energy security plans, such as (1) weather-related threats and vulnerabilities; (2) supply chain risks for equipment for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; and (3) the security of local distribution systems and the bulk-power system. A local distribution system is energy infrastructure owned and operated by an electric utility at a voltage of 100 kilovolts or less.
In addition, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the efficacy of state energy security plans.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS. 4166
A BILL
SECURE Grid Act
Sponsor: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Energy · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 30, 2026: “Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.”