Passed in the House on January 15, 2025 · 419 Yea, 2 Nay, 12 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 164 POWER Act
In plain English: This bill allows electric companies getting federal help to restore power after an emergency to also use that money for projects that make their systems more resilient to future disasters. It also clarifies that these companies can get additional help for disaster preparedness from FEMA for the same power facilities.
Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 or the POWER Act of 2025 This bill authorizes electric utilities receiving certain emergency assistance for the restoration of power to also carry out cost-effective hazard mitigation activities in combination with the power restoration activities. Additionally, the bill specifies that electric utilities receiving such assistance for a facility may, if otherwise eligible, also receive hazard mitigation assistance for the same…