Concern over potential attacks on the nation’s electrical grid has prompted Unites States legislators to approve The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act, better known as The GRID Act. If signed into law, the legislation would give the President sweeping new emergency powers over the U.S electrical grid. In addition, the bill would mandate widespread improvements in the electrical distribution system nationwide.
via U.S. Congress Looks to Protect Grid.
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