A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to carry out a grant and revolving loan program to provide funding for projects to increase the resiliency and energy efficiency of communications networks, and for other purposes.

12/13/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 5522, also known as the "Communications Networks Resiliency and Energy Efficiency Act," aims to establish a grant and revolving loan program overseen by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. The program's primary goal is to provide financial support for projects that focus on enhancing the resiliency and energy efficiency of communications networks across the United States.

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that communication networks are able to withstand and recover from various disruptions, such as natural disasters or cyber attacks. By investing in projects that improve resiliency, the legislation aims to enhance the overall reliability and security of these critical infrastructure systems.

Additionally, the bill highlights the significance of energy efficiency in communications networks. By promoting projects that focus on reducing energy consumption and increasing sustainability, the legislation aims to not only improve the environmental impact of these networks but also potentially reduce operational costs for providers. Overall, Bill 118 s 5522 seeks to address key challenges facing communications networks in the United States by providing financial support for projects that prioritize resiliency and energy efficiency. The bill aims to enhance the overall reliability, security, and sustainability of these critical infrastructure systems for the benefit of all Americans.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5522

Introduced on
2024-12-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 5522, also known as the "Communications Networks Resiliency and Energy Efficiency Act," aims to establish a grant and revolving loan program overseen by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. The program's primary goal is to provide financial support for projects that focus on enhancing the resiliency and energy efficiency of communications networks across the United States.

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that communication networks are able to withstand and recover from various disruptions, such as natural disasters or cyber attacks. By investing in projects that improve resiliency, the legislation aims to enhance the overall reliability and security of these critical infrastructure systems.

Additionally, the bill highlights the significance of energy efficiency in communications networks. By promoting projects that focus on reducing energy consumption and increasing sustainability, the legislation aims to not only improve the environmental impact of these networks but also potentially reduce operational costs for providers. Overall, Bill 118 s 5522 seeks to address key challenges facing communications networks in the United States by providing financial support for projects that prioritize resiliency and energy efficiency. The bill aims to enhance the overall reliability, security, and sustainability of these critical infrastructure systems for the benefit of all Americans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to carry out a grant and revolving loan program to provide funding for projects to increase the resiliency and energy efficiency of communications networks, and for other purposes.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.