In CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Jan 23, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Secretary of Commerce, working with other federal officials, to produce a report on how internet‑connected home appliances—such as electric‑vehicle chargers, smart ovens, and air conditioners—could be exploited by foreign adversaries to manipulate U.S. electricity demand. It focuses on devices and software owned or influenced by hostile nations to protect grid stability and public safety.
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