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Utility Resilience and Reliability Act

USA116th CongressHR-7186| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Utility Resilience and Reliability Act This bill addresses the reliability of electric energy provided by the bulk-power system, which includes facilities and control systems necessary for operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network. Specifically, the Electric Reliability Organization must file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a proposed reliability standard that addresses the resilience of the bulk-power system. For example, the standard must address the system's ability to withstand and rapidly recover from disruptions, such as extreme weather conditions. The standard must take into account regional differences. In addition, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a program to provide information and recommendations to states and electric utilities on how to improve the resilience of electric grids. DOE must also post on its website a report that provides recommendations on how to minimize the need for, effects of, and duration of planned electric power outages that are due to extreme weather conditions.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Congressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operations

Utility Resilience and Reliability Act

USA116th CongressHR-7186| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
Utility Resilience and Reliability Act This bill addresses the reliability of electric energy provided by the bulk-power system, which includes facilities and control systems necessary for operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network. Specifically, the Electric Reliability Organization must file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a proposed reliability standard that addresses the resilience of the bulk-power system. For example, the standard must address the system's ability to withstand and rapidly recover from disruptions, such as extreme weather conditions. The standard must take into account regional differences. In addition, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a program to provide information and recommendations to states and electric utilities on how to improve the resilience of electric grids. DOE must also post on its website a report that provides recommendations on how to minimize the need for, effects of, and duration of planned electric power outages that are due to extreme weather conditions.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operations