A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a plan to identify, prioritize, and remediate the presence of certain equipment and computational facilities owned or controlled by a foreign adversary in the electric grid of the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest action (29 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5590, introduced by Senator Jim Banks, would require the Secretary of Defense to create a plan. The purpose of this plan is to identify, rank, and address the presence of certain equipment and computing facilities in the United States' electric grid that are owned or controlled by foreign adversaries. The bill also includes a clause for "other purposes."
The bill specifically targets equipment and computational facilities within the U.S. electric grid that have ties to foreign adversaries. It aims to provide a framework for assessing and mitigating any potential risks associated with these foreign-controlled elements. The specific types of equipment and computational facilities are not detailed in the information available.
As of now, S. 5590 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its status is listed as "Introduced," with the latest action being its introduction on September 29, 2026. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific details and potential impacts beyond its stated purpose are not yet known. Further legislative action would be required for the bill to advance.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 29, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5590 do?
- This bill, S. 5590, introduced by Senator Jim Banks, would require the Secretary of Defense to create a plan. The purpose of this plan is to identify, rank, and address the presence of certain equipment and computing facilities in the United States' electric grid that are owned or controlled by foreign adversaries. The bill also includes a clause for "other purposes." The bill specifically targets equipment and computational facilities within the U.S. electric grid that have ties to foreign adversaries. It aims to provide a framework for assessing and mitigating any potential risks associated with these foreign-controlled elements. The specific types of equipment and computational facilities are not detailed in the information available. As of now, S. 5590 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its status is listed as "Introduced," with the latest action being its introduction on September 29, 2026. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific details and potential impacts beyond its stated purpose are not yet known. Further legislative action would be required for the bill to advance.
- Has S. 5590 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2026, S. 5590 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5590?
- S. 5590 was sponsored by Sen. Jim Banks [R-IN] (Republican-IN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5590?
- Introduced (29 Sep 2026).
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