POWER Act of 2025
Electric Grid: Strengthening Power Lines During Disaster Repairs
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill changes federal law to let electric companies make their systems stronger while they are fixing damage from a disaster. Instead of just doing a quick fix to get the lights back on, they can now perform permanent safety upgrades at the same time they are doing emergency repairs.
- It clarifies that receiving emergency help to restore power does not disqualify a utility company from getting other federal grants for long-term disaster prevention. This makes it easier for companies to access multiple types of funding to protect the power grid from future storms or wildfires.
- This policy aims to make the nation's electricity more reliable by encouraging companies to build back better immediately after a disaster. For everyday people, this could mean fewer and shorter power outages after major weather events because the grid will be tougher and more resilient.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H168-169)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
POWER Act of 2025
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