Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on Four Pieces Legislation to Strengthen the Safety and Cyber Security Reliability of American Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 7257, the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act, H.R.7258, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, H.R. 7266, the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, and H.R.7305, the Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026. These bills strengthen the cybersecurity of America's grid to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy to communities across the country. Chairman Guthrie's remarks on H.R. 7257, the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act, as prepared for delivery: "I rise in support of H.R. 7257 the SECURE Grid Act, sponsored by my colleague and Energy Subcommittee Chairman from Ohio's 5th Congressional District. "State Energy Security Plans are an important tool for states to consider vulnerabilities in their energy systems. "The interconnected nature of our energy systems requires constant information sharing and cohesive planning to assess, identify, and address potential threats. "During this historic period of exponential demand growth caused by next generation industries, we need to be even more vigilant against adversaries that seek to undermine U.S. competitiveness. "The SECURE Grid Act is a timely bill that will enhance a state's 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. "As technology improvements have the potential to positively transform 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.