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Reps. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) are introducing a bipartisan bill today that would require states to provide more detailed information on threats to their power grids — including vulnerabilities in local distribution infrastructure and risks from increasing power demand — to receive funding from DOE’s State Energy Program. Latta, who is running to be Energy and Commerce chair next Congress, said the bill addresses the increasing threats to the grid from both physical and foreign cyber attackers.

Today's unexpected but unsurprising announcement by President Joe Biden that he will withdraw from the race has generated widespread commentary. Among those commenting on the event is Democratic Congresswoman Doris Matsui.

"By choosing to step aside as the Democratic nominee, he has, again, chosen unity. We all owe President Biden a debt of gratitude," Matsui said in a statement this afternoon.

California lawmakers had warm praise for President Joe Biden and his decision Sunday to drop out of the presidential race.

“He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents,” wrote California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has been a fierce defender of the president.

President Joe Biden announced Sunday morning he is no longer running for reelection and many California leaders issued statements in response.

Here’s what major political players in California had to say following Biden's statement, which was published around 10:45 a.m.:

Vice President Kamala Harris

Political leaders across California are reacting to President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for a second term.

The president announced his support for California-native Vice President Kamala Harris to be his successor.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has been a prominent supporter of Biden on the campaign trail including defending the president following his much-criticized debate performance last month.