- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jul 31, 2025
What it does
The PROTECT the Grid Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to submit a report within 270 days assessing national security risks posed by foreign adversary-controlled applications that can manipulate high-wattage Internet-connected devices—such as EV chargers, smart air conditioners, and water heaters—to threaten the stability of the U.S. electric grid. The bill defines foreign adversary-controlled applications as those operated by entities under the jurisdiction or influence of foreign adversaries, including companies subject to Chinese Communist Party oversight, and requires the report to include recommendations for mitigation, such as restricting federal procurement of affected devices,…
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