GRID Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 7203 GRID Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 1:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7203

Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense Act of 2020 or the GRID Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a two-year pilot program under which DOE must implement mitigating actions to address vulnerabilities assessed at critical defense facilities and their associated defense critical electric infrastructure, after consultation with, and with the consent of, the owners of such infrastructure.

DOE shall identify, designate, and mitigate vulnerabilities at facilities located in any state that are (1) critical to the defense of the United States, and (2) vulnerable to a disruption of the supply of electric energy provided to such facility by an external provider.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7203

Bill HR 7203 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7203 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7203's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7203

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7203

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Alaska

- Congressional oversight

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Energy storage, supplies, demand

- Hawaii

- Infrastructure development

- Military facilities and property

- U.S. territories and protectorates

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7203

GRID Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on the implementation of mitigating actions to address vulnerabilities to defense critical electric infrastructure, and for other purposes.

GRID Act of 2020

Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense Act of 2020