Bill aims to protect electric grid from foreign-controlled smart devices.
To protect the U.S. electric grid, this bill directs the Commerce Department to study national security risks from internet-connected home devices controlled by foreign adversaries. It would also make an existing executive order about securing technology supply chains a permanent law. This aims to protect the electric grid from potential attacks through smart appliances.
Today, the electric grid faces growing risks from foreign adversary-controlled apps that can manipulate internet-connected home devices. An executive order exists to secure technology supply chains but isn't permanent law. After this bill, the Commerce Department would study these specific risks and suggest solutions within 270 days. The existing executive order would also become a permanent, legally binding law.
HR 7208 · 119th Congress · January 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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