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Utility Resilience and Reliability Act

USA117th CongressHR-2854| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7186
Utility Resilience and Reliability Act
Apr 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7186
    Utility Resilience and Reliability Act


  • April 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionGovernment information and archivesPublic utilities and utility rates

Utility Resilience and Reliability Act

USA117th CongressHR-2854| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7186
Utility Resilience and Reliability Act
Apr 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7186
    Utility Resilience and Reliability Act


  • April 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionGovernment information and archivesPublic utilities and utility rates