POWER Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-164| House
| Updated: 1/16/2025
Val T. Hoyle
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance the resilience of electrical infrastructure during disaster recovery. It specifically authorizes electric utilities to undertake cost-effective hazard mitigation activities jointly with emergency power restoration efforts that receive federal assistance under Section 403 of the Act. Additionally, the bill clarifies that receiving emergency power restoration aid will not disqualify an electric utility facility from eligibility for other hazard mitigation assistance available under Section 406. This provision ensures that utilities can access comprehensive support for both immediate recovery and long-term resilience improvements. The changes apply to funds appropriated on or after the Act's enactment, promoting a more integrated approach to disaster preparedness and response for the power grid.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H103-104)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 164.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H168-169)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 2 (Roll no. 13). (text: 1/13/2025 CR H103)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Emergency Management
Electric power generation and transmission
POWER Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-164| House
| Updated: 1/16/2025
This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance the resilience of electrical infrastructure during disaster recovery. It specifically authorizes electric utilities to undertake cost-effective hazard mitigation activities jointly with emergency power restoration efforts that receive federal assistance under Section 403 of the Act. Additionally, the bill clarifies that receiving emergency power restoration aid will not disqualify an electric utility facility from eligibility for other hazard mitigation assistance available under Section 406. This provision ensures that utilities can access comprehensive support for both immediate recovery and long-term resilience improvements. The changes apply to funds appropriated on or after the Act's enactment, promoting a more integrated approach to disaster preparedness and response for the power grid.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H103-104)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 164.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H168-169)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 2 (Roll no. 13). (text: 1/13/2025 CR H103)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Val T. Hoyle
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Emergency Management
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Electric power generation and transmission