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Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

USA119th CongressHR-4990| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2025
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act directs the Secretary of Energy to establish the Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program . This program, managed by the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, will provide awards to National Laboratories for projects demonstrating innovative technologies. The primary goal is to enhance electric grid resilience specifically in relation to wildfires. Eligible projects include those focused on advanced vegetation management monitoring and technologies that improve the safety of first responders during grid emergencies. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to fund these critical demonstration efforts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3615
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6012
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act
Aug 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3615
    Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6012
    Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act


  • August 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

USA119th CongressHR-4990| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2025
The Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act directs the Secretary of Energy to establish the Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program . This program, managed by the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, will provide awards to National Laboratories for projects demonstrating innovative technologies. The primary goal is to enhance electric grid resilience specifically in relation to wildfires. Eligible projects include those focused on advanced vegetation management monitoring and technologies that improve the safety of first responders during grid emergencies. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to fund these critical demonstration efforts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3615
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6012
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act
Aug 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3615
    Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6012
    Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act


  • August 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted