HR7208Referred to Committee

PROTECT the Grid Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-22
Introduced
2
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Dan Crenshaw
Dan Crenshaw
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 99.2% (496 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

2026-01-23

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Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's electrical grid against physical attacks, cyberattacks, and other threats that could cause widespread power outages. It likely includes measures to improve coordination between government agencies and power companies, upgrade infrastructure protections, and establish standards for preventing disruptions to electricity service that millions of Americans depend on daily. The proposal affects energy companies, government agencies, and ultimately all consumers who rely on stable power supply.

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