NASEO Applauds U.S. House Passage of the Bipartisan SECURE Grid Act, Urges Swift U.S. Senate Action: Legislation Strengthens State Energy Security Planning and Reduces Grid Costs

June 30, 2026 - The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act. NASEO has long supported this bipartisan legislation that would strengthen electric distribution system planning against cyber, physical, and weather-related threats; reduce grid costs; and enhance the successful, bipartisan-supported U.S. State Energy Program (SEP). NASEO thanks Congressman Bob Latta (Ohio-R) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (California-D) for their leadership in moving this bill forward and calls on the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass their companion bill.

Congressman Latta (OH-R) said, "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. That's why I was proud to lead the SECURE Grid Act with Representative Matsui. I thank Representative 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."

Congresswoman Matsui (CA-D) said, "Americans depend on reliable and affordable electricity for every aspect of our lives. Today's passage of the bipartisan SECURE Grid Act is a major step toward building a stronger, more reliable power grid that prevents blackouts, protects communities from extreme weather, and keeps electricity affordable, Californians know all too well the dangers and challenges posed by extreme weather, and we can't afford to wait until the next emergency to act. This bill takes a smarter approach by planning ahead, strengthening our energy infrastructure before problems occur, and helping ensure families across America have affordable power for years to come."

The SECURE Grid Act further strengthens the State Energy Security Plans developed by the nation's 56 State and Territory Energy Offices, with support from NASEO in coordination with the U.S. Department of Energy. The Act would also support states actions on energy security, electric power development, streamlined permitting and siting, and efficiency under the U.S. State Energy Program (SEP). This important legislation, if passed by the U.S. Senate, will help states better identify grid vulnerabilities and develop dynamic strategies to address emerging threats to the lives and livelihoods of consumers, businesses, and mission critical services across the nation.

NASEO is the only national nonprofit organization representing the governor-designated energy directors and their offices - the State Energy Offices - from the 56 States and Territories. Formed by the states in 1986, NASEO facilitates sharing of best practices among states, serves as a technical and policy resource for states, and advocates the interests of State Energy Offices to Congress and federal agencies.