This bill, known as the POWER ON Act of 2026, aims to reauthorize and extend a crucial program dedicated to preventing electric grid outages and enhancing its overall resilience. It achieves this by amending Section 40101 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , which currently governs the program. The legislation specifically extends the program's authorization period, changing the end date from 2026 to 2031 . Additionally, it reauthorizes the funding period for the program, shifting it from "2022 through 2026" to " 2027 through 2031 ." These extensions ensure continued federal support and financial resources for an additional five years, allowing for ongoing investments in grid improvements and preventative measures to safeguard the reliability and operational stability of the nation's electric infrastructure.