GRID Act

This bill amends the Federal Power Act to strengthen security for defense-related electricity infrastructure. It updates definitions (like replacing "48 contiguous States" with "any State") and adds a new provision (§215A(g)) authorizing the Secretary to contract with external energy providers. These contracts aim to improve resilience - meaning the ability to withstand disruptions - and reduce vulnerabilities for critical defense facilities that rely on electricity. The bill directly affects defense installations and their electric supply chains by creating a new process for enhancing infrastructure security.