ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen planning for America’s electric distribution system against cyber, physical, and weather-related threats. NEMA commends U.S. Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) for their leadership advancing the bill and urges the Senate to swiftly pass its companion measure.

“The power grid is the backbone of the U.S. economy, and modernizing our nation’s distribution infrastructure is essential to delivering the reliable power that supports economic growth and meets rising electricity demand,” said NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips. “The SECURE Grid Act takes a comprehensive approach to ensuring states adopt durable distribution planning that reflects today’s evolving cyber, physical, and supply chain risks. By strengthening that proactive planning, this bipartisan bill will accelerate deployment of grid-hardening equipment, distributed energy resources behind-the-meter technologies, and the other innovations needed to modernize and protect America’s electric distribution system.” 

The legislation would help states identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to address emerging threats before they disrupt communities, businesses, and critical services. 

NEMA has long supported policies that accelerate grid modernization and strengthen resilience while bolstering domestic manufacturing of critical electrical equipment that powers the nation.