Utility Resilience and Reliability Act

House Bill 7186 - Utility Resilience and Reliability Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 7186 Utility Resilience and Reliability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:55 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7186

Utility Resilience and Reliability Act

This bill addresses the reliability of electric energy provided by the bulk-power system, which includes facilities and control systems necessary for operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network.

Specifically, the Electric Reliability Organization must file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a proposed reliability standard that addresses the resilience of the bulk-power system. For example, the standard must address the system's ability to withstand and rapidly recover from disruptions, such as extreme weather conditions. The standard must take into account regional differences.

In addition, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a program to provide information and recommendations to states and electric utilities on how to improve the resilience of electric grids. DOE must also post on its website a report that provides recommendations on how to minimize the need for, effects of, and duration of planned electric power outages that are due to extreme weather conditions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7186

Bill HR 7186 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7186 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7186's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7186

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7186

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Public utilities and utility rates

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7186

Utility Resilience and Reliability Act

To amend the Federal Power Act to require the Electric Reliability Organization to propose a reliability standard that addresses the resilience of the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.

Utility Resilience and Reliability Act