What does Preamble of POWER Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The proposed amendment would authorize Federal agencies to provide assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond hazard mitigation for electric utilities, though these are not specified in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of POWER Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025.

What does ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE. of POWER Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It allows electric utilities to carry out cost-effective hazard mitigation activities alongside power restoration activities assisted under Section 403. Electric utility facilities receiving assistance for emergency power restoration will not be rendered ineligible for hazard mitigation assistance under Section 406. The changes apply only to amounts appropriated on or after the enactment of this Act.

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POWER Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/10/2025 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: James Lankford (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill authorizes federal agencies to provide hazard mitigation assistance to electric utilities.
It allows electric utilities to perform hazard mitigation activities concurrently with emergency power restoration efforts.
Electric utility facilities receiving emergency power restoration assistance will remain eligible for hazard mitigation assistance.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4669(In Committee)Official page

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