House Passes Energy and Commerce Legislation to Strengthen Grid and Cyber Security WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, 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. The House passed 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. 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. "As threats to our nation's energy infrastructure grow more frequent and more complex, it's essential that we strengthen our grid's security in order to keep our communities safe," said Chairman Guthrie. "These 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." "America's 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's energy infrastructure is a matter of national security," said Chairman Latta. "That's why I