Electric utilities could use federal disaster aid to fix power systems and make them stronger in one project. Getting emergency power-restoration help would not block later hazard mitigation aid for the same facility.
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POWER Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 164: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects electric utilities and the state or local officials who help plan disaster recovery projects. It could also affect people and businesses in disaster-hit areas if stronger repairs reduce future outages. The bill does not directly cover other systems, such as water, sewer, or telecommunications networks.
Why this matters: Disasters can knock out power, and fast repairs do not always make the system stronger for the next event. This bill would let utilities fix damage and add future protection at the same time when federal disaster aid is available. That could make recovery planning simpler and may help reduce future outages. The actual impact would depend on future funding and how agencies apply the rules.
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Officially: POWER Act of 2025
Electric utilities could use federal disaster aid to fix power systems and make them stronger in one project. Getting emergency power-restoration help would not block later hazard mitigation aid for the same facility.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (1/16/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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