PROTECT the Grid Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced
Summary
protect the electric grid from foreign-controlled smart appliances. This bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to report on security risks from high‑wattage internet‑connected devices and the applications that control them, and to recommend actions to stop coordinated demand manipulation.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Codify supply-chain security order
If enacted, this would make Executive Order 13873 part of federal law as of the enactment date. The Archivist would append the Order's text when publishing the Act. This could give agencies a stronger legal basis to restrict information and communications technology transactions. If enacted, firms that sell devices or apps to the government could face new limits and higher compliance costs.
New rules for smart high‑watt devices
If enacted, this would define who counts as a "covered entity" and which nations are "foreign adversaries." It would expressly include nations listed in 10 U.S.C. 4872(f) and Venezuela while Nicolás Maduro is in power. It would define "foreign-adversary-controlled applications" and set a 500‑watt threshold for "high-wattage IoT devices." Agencies could use these definitions when considering device limits, labeling, procurement bans, or other security steps. If enacted, households could see some apps or smart-appliance features restricted and manufacturers could face new compliance costs.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
FL • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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