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A bill to promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters.

USA115th CongressS-2041| Senate 
| Updated: 10/31/2017
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (4)
Angus S. King (Independent)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 This bill permits amounts awarded under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for essential assistance, hazard mitigation, repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities, federal assistance to individuals and households, and public assistance program alternative procedures to be used to build, repair, restore, reconstruct, or replace an energy system or building as a result of a major disaster or emergency designated by the President during calendar year 2017 in a manner that: is more resilient and more efficient; provides continuous flow of power to facilities critical to public health, safety, and welfare; maximizes the use of clean energy resources and energy storage technologies; and promotes lower energy bills. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): (1) shall designate a representative to coordinate with private entities interested in donating energy system technologies and services for such purposes following a major disaster or emergency, (2) is encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Homeland Security in designating such representative, and (3) is encouraged to consult with the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding DOD's experience in building resilient power systems. Each National Laboratory, in coordination with DOE programs that provide assistance to states and industry, must make technical assistance available to federal, state, and local agencies and private entities interested in: (1) developing plans or providing guidance on the design of a resilient and efficient energy system or building; and (2) building, repairing, restoring, reconstructing, or replacing an energy system or building following a major disaster or emergency.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 31, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4251
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • October 31, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 31, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4251
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4251: To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters.
  • HR 115-4782: To provide additional disaster recovery assistance for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
Alternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionDisaster relief and insuranceElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandPublic-private cooperation

A bill to promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters.

USA115th CongressS-2041| Senate 
| Updated: 10/31/2017
Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 This bill permits amounts awarded under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for essential assistance, hazard mitigation, repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities, federal assistance to individuals and households, and public assistance program alternative procedures to be used to build, repair, restore, reconstruct, or replace an energy system or building as a result of a major disaster or emergency designated by the President during calendar year 2017 in a manner that: is more resilient and more efficient; provides continuous flow of power to facilities critical to public health, safety, and welfare; maximizes the use of clean energy resources and energy storage technologies; and promotes lower energy bills. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): (1) shall designate a representative to coordinate with private entities interested in donating energy system technologies and services for such purposes following a major disaster or emergency, (2) is encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Homeland Security in designating such representative, and (3) is encouraged to consult with the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding DOD's experience in building resilient power systems. Each National Laboratory, in coordination with DOE programs that provide assistance to states and industry, must make technical assistance available to federal, state, and local agencies and private entities interested in: (1) developing plans or providing guidance on the design of a resilient and efficient energy system or building; and (2) building, repairing, restoring, reconstructing, or replacing an energy system or building following a major disaster or emergency.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 31, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4251
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • October 31, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 31, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4251
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (4)
Angus S. King (Independent)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4251: To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters.
  • HR 115-4782: To provide additional disaster recovery assistance for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionDisaster relief and insuranceElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandPublic-private cooperation